Engineer - Transmission Planning

Socket.dev; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Performance bonuses

401(k) match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO is seeking an Engineer - Transmission Planning to provide transmission-focused technical expertise in power system studies from modeling to system development. The role emphasizes steady-state power flow, short circuit, and transient stability analyses within a regulated framework.

The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2–4 years of related experience or 1 year with a related Master’s, and PE is recommended.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability studies including power flow, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems across voltage levels; document results and provide recommendations.
• Develop and apply understanding of planning criteria, standards (NERC, NPCC, ISO) and analysis software.
• Participate in transmission/substation site inspections and industry workshops as needed.
• Assist during storm restoration as assigned.

Skills

Power System Studies

Regulatory & Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

PSCAD

EnFuzion

Python

Job description

Engineer - Transmission Planning

Reports to: Manager Transmission Planning
Location: In Office, Augusta ME

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

$87,600 - $109,500

What We Offer:

• 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

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

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

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.).

Technical Skills/Competencies

• 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: (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

Mobility Information

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date:

October-19-2026