Engineer - Transmission Planning

iberdrola; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement pathways

Job summary

Central Maine Power Co. in Maine is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to provide specialized technical expertise in the modeling and development of the transmission system.

You will perform steady state power flow, short circuit, and transient stability analyses and coordinate with NPCC/ISO-NE stakeholders. The role requires experience with planning criteria, standards (NERC, NPCC), and software such as PSSE, TARA, EnFuzion, PSCAD, Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of industry related experience OR 1 year of industry related experience with an industry related Master’s degree.
• PE recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability studies including power flow (thermal and voltage) analysis, transfer limit, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels; document results and recommendations.
• Develop and promote technical standards and represent the company in transmission planning matters.

Skills

Power System Studies

Modeling & Calculation

Engineering Design

Regulatory Knowledge

Python

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

PSCAD

EnFuzion

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

PSCAD

EnFuzion

Python

Job description

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:

• $87,600 - $109,500

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

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Job Description

This role provides transmission focused specialized technical expertise in power system studies by carrying out assignments associated with the modeling and development of the transmission system. The role requires experience associated with modeling, analyzing, and planning level designs of transmission lines and substation facilities in an electrical power system. Key responsibilities include performing steady state power flow analysis, short circuit studies, transient stability analysis and electromagnetic transient studies. The role includes responsibilities to develop and promote technical standards and represent the company regarding transmission planning matters at NPCC, NERC, NEPOOL, ISO-NE and MPUC.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability studies including power flow (thermal and voltage) analysis, transfer limit, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data review, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
• Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO-NE, etc.).
• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, EnFuzion, ASPEN, PSCAD, Python.
• Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise.
• Assists during storm restoration as assigned.

Job Requirements

Behavioral Skills and Requirements

Behavioral Competencies

• Develop self & others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

Technical Skills and Requirements

Technical Skills/Competencies

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, developing business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
• Engineering documentation : Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment : Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, MPUC, etc.)

Functional Job Specific Competencies

• Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results : (e.g. Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)

Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics

• Power System Analytics: (e.g. PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD, EnFuzion, Python)

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 2-4 years of industry related experience OR 1 year of industry related experience with an industry related Master's degree
• PE recommended

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Company:

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO

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