Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (Transmission)

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Dependent Sick Leave

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Houston, TX is seeking a transmission engineer to prepare engineering deliverables and calculations for transmission system studies, coordinate with project teams, clients, and other disciplines.

A bachelor's degree in engineering with 1–4 years of related experience is typical; preferred is experience with modeling software, familiarity with NERC standards and ISOs, and an EIT certification; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least one year of related work experience; 1–4 years in transmission and power system studies preferred.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with transmission studies and modeling software, familiarity with NERC standards and regional ISOs, EIT certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare increasingly complex engineering deliverables and calculations for transmission studies.
• Conduct research, manage engineering data, and support equipment/material selection for transmission system studies.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and other disciplines while following standards, quality requirements, budgets and schedules.

Skills

Transmission System Analysis

Transmission Interconnection Studies

Reactive Power Compensation

Short Circuit Analysis

Circuit Breaker Rating Analysis

Power System Modeling

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

TARA

TSAT

PSAT

NERC Standards

Python

Technical Writing

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

TARA

TSAT

PSAT

NERC Standards

Python

Job description

Prepare increasingly complex engineering deliverables and calculations, conduct research, manage engineering data, and support equipment and materials selection for transmission system studies. Coordinate with project teams, clients, and other disciplines while following engineering standards, quality requirements, budgets, and schedules.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least one year of related work experience; the role targets candidates with 1–4 years of experience in transmission and power system studies. Preferred qualifications include experience with transmission studies and modeling software, familiarity with NERC standards and regional ISOs, EIT certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Key Skills: Transmission System Analysis, Transmission Interconnection Studies, Reactive Power Compensation, Short Circuit Analysis, Circuit Breaker Rating Analysis, Power System Modeling, PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, TARA, TSAT, PSAT, NERC Standards, Python, Technical Writing, Team Coordination

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Wellness Program, Flexible Work Schedules, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Dependent Sick Leave, 401(k) Matching, Adoption Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor Discounts, Employee Referral Program, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Pre-Tax Accounts, Voluntary Legal Plan, Credit Union, Performance-Based Bonus, Employee Stock Ownership