Hybrid Transmission Planning Engineer – CAISO

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Oakland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 121,000 - 184,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is hiring a Journey-level Transmission Planning Engineer to develop, analyze, and optimize transmission solutions for generation interconnection studies in California. You will perform power-flow and transient stability analyses, collaborate with CAISO/CPUC, and create detailed basecase models and dynamic simulations to ensure reliable delivery of electric service.

The role requires a Bachelor's and experience in transmission planning, with exposure to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or equivalent
3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations
Experience in electric transmission planning studies
Experience in power flow analysis and simulation tools
Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards
Experience with GE PSLF or similar load flow program
Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL
EIT/PE Certification, registered Electrical Engineer in California
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and recommend transmission plans to CAISO for safe, reliable operation
Conduct CAISO GIDAP studies and perform power flow and transient stability analyses to meet NERC/WECC/FERC requirements
Support/lead generation interconnection study deliverables including CAISO coordination
Develop long-term studies to ensure safe, reliable, economic operation of the system
Create basecase assumptions and dynamic models for connected generation projects
Perform transmission planning studies for retail load interconnection and develop comprehensive plans
Collaborate with CAISO and CPUC on planning projects and issues
Review and develop electrical models for transmission lines/substations for planning databases
Develop EPCL and Python-based tools for simulation
Review single-line diagrams for future plan development
Promote a safe work environment and address unsafe conditions
Participate in industry groups, studies, or initiatives impacting PG&E transmission
Represent PG&E in internal/external meetings on planning issues
Engage in complex studies such as RAS design
Mentor Associate and Entry level planning engineers