Engineer, Transmission Planning & Utility Studies

EEPLUS; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EEPLUS in Dallas, TX seeks an Engineer, Transmission Planning & Utility Studies to advance grid integration of wind, solar and AI data-center loads. You will perform interconnection and reliability studies while developing dynamic models for emerging technologies, and use PowerWorld, PSS/E, PSCAD, and Python in analysis and automation. The role requires a Master’s in EE and 1+ year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering (power systems or related field).
• One year of experience in power system planning, system modeling and grid code compliance.
• Working knowledge of PSS/E, PSCAD-EMTDC, PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT and ASPEN Oneliner.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or R.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system planning studies with a team of engineers for next-generation grid solutions.
• Conduct grid interconnection studies including steady state, short circuit, and transient stability analyses.
• Collaborate on reliability, interconnection, distribution planning and advanced power system studies.
• Develop and test dynamic models for data centers and AI facilities.
• Utilize software such as PowerWorld, E-TAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN; automate with Python scripting.

Skills

Power systems

Grid planning

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering (power systems or related field)

Tools

PowerWorld Simulator

PSS/E

PSCAD-EMTDC

ETAP

ASPEN Oneliner

TSAT

Job description

Position Title: Engineer, Transmission Planning & Utility Studies

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description:

Perform transmission system planning studies with a team of engineers to provide next generation engineering solutions associated with transmission planning and grid integration of emerging technologies including wind, solar and utility scale energy storage technologies.

Perform grid interconnection studies including, but not limited to, steady state contingency analysis, short circuit assessment and transient stability studies for renewable projects across the globe and in compliance with various grid code requirements.

Work with a team of transmission planning and generation interconnection engineers in performing transmission planning, grid reliability, grid interconnection, distribution planning and advanced power system studies.

Perform reliability impact studies associated with integration large data center and/or AI loads in the grid including steady state, short circuit and dynamic modeling & analysis.

Assist in performance of Electro-Magnetic Transient (EMT) modeling and analysis including, but not limited to, Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR), Temporary Over-voltage (TOV), Switching Over-voltage (SOV) & Root Cause Analysis (RCA) studies on complex power system networks.

Assist in development and testing of next generation dynamic models for technology load facilities such as data centers and AI/high computing facilities.

Assist in the development of advanced optimization tools/approaches for the operation and evaluation of emerging technologies like energy storage on the electric grids.

Perform generation interconnection and transmission system reliability studies as per ERCOT or other relevant Independent System Operator (ISO) or Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) standards for an in-depth analysis of ability of existing transmission infrastructure to transfer power to target markets.

Coordinate engineering / economic project updates and completion associated with various renewable energy grid project design, engineering support and interconnections.

Assist in the development of detailed dynamic models for various renewable energy and technology load facilities including but not limited to wind turbines, solar inverters, data center facilities, AI computational facilities and battery storage inverter technologies.

Perform power system analysis using software packages such as PowerWorld Simulator, E-TAP, PSS/E, ASPEN, PSCAD etc. with working knowledge of power system simulation automation technique utilizing Python scripting.

Qualifications:

Master’s in Electrical Engineering (power systems or related field)

One year of experience in power system planning, system modeling and grid code compliance studies or related field is preferred for this position.

Working knowledge of PSS/e, PSCAD-EMTDC, PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT and ASPEN Oneliner is preferred for this position.

Working knowledge or prior experience of scripting languages such as R, Python preferred for this position.

Good communication, team player and collaboration skills are preferred for this position.

At EEPlus, we bring together engineers, analysts, and problem-solvers to deliver solutions for the next-generation grid.

We value expertise, collaboration, and impact and are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.