2458m - Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning and Interconnections

Management Recruiters of Bonita Springs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MRINetwork seeks a Principal Engineer for Transmission Planning and Interconnections to direct planning activities, review deliverables, and manage departmental programs aligned with interconnections and BES planning. The role emphasizes expert analyses, compliance, and collaboration across teams.

The position requires 10+ years in power systems planning, a PE license, and strong leadership. You will develop project recommendations and represent the company in internal and external forums.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE in Electric Power; PE license required.
• 10+ years in electric utility power systems analysis or planning with 6+ years in transmission planning.
• Knowledge of mandatory ERO Reliability Standards; strong leadership experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Must pass NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

Responsibilities

• Direct the quality and timeliness of work products in assigned areas.
• Ensure analyses comply with NERC Standards, ITS Guidelines, and internal processes.
• Provide training and mentoring for transmission planning engineers.
• Lead development of positions supporting corporate goals and coordinate externally.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Transmission planning

NERC compliance knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSEE or MSEE in Electric Power

Licensed PE

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TARA

Job description

Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning and Interconnections

Direct certain Transmission Planning activities of the Corporation by providing work direction, reviewing work products, and managing Departmental programs supporting the Corporation's transmission interests in two primary areas: 1) generation interconnection and transmission service studies/issues, 2) planning of the Bulk Electric System (BES) to meet forecasted demand and delivery obligations. Perform expert-level technical analyses to evaluate load/generation additions, dynamic/transient system response, transmission system capacity, and/or other analyses as assigned. Develop and/or approve transmission plan/project recommendations that support internal and external approval for the release of capital transmission construction projects involved with the primary areas listed above. Represent the Corporation on internal and external teams, committees, and industry groups. Promote a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement. Provides expert technical advice in developing recommendations to executive staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality and timeliness of all work products in assigned areas
• Ensure all analyses adhere to applicable NERC Reliability Standards, Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Guidelines and Procedures, and internal processes
• Provide training and mentoring of other transmission planning engineers with respect to assigned areas
• Perform a lead role in developing positions that support corporate strategic goals and in resolving issues internally and externally

Individuals in this role will serve as a subject matter expert and a primary point of contact for the Bulk System Planning department in their assigned technical area(s) as well as lead departmental efforts in the performance of complex technical analysis, R&D initiatives, and inter-company transmission planning coordination obligations

Qualifications:

• BSEE, Power Systems or similar and Licensed PE or MSEE required
• 10+ years of electric utility power systems analysis or planning experience with 6+ years focused on transmission system planning
• Working knowledge of mandatory ERO Reliability Standards and experience in a key leadership role is required
• Process design and procedure writing along with experience in the preparation for and coordination of compliance audits are desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, etc.
• Effective communicator who develops relationships, works cross-functionally and communicates persuasively
• Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

Company Brief

Transmission electric cooperative that plans, builds and maintains the high-voltage electrical infrastructure that delivers power to Georgia’s 38 Electric Membership Corporations providing electricity to over 4.5 million Georgians

Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning and Interconnections- 2458m

Key Words

BSEE MSEE Electric Power Transmission system planning modeling PSSE PSCAD TARA engineering strategy Bulk Electric System Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) NERC Licensed Electrical Professional Engineer PE Electric Transmission system planning modeling leader interconnection compliance strategy