Hybrid Transmission Planning Engineer — Lead Grid Reliability

ROI Agency

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

ROI Agency is seeking a Transmission System Planning Engineer to support planning, analysis, and long-term reliability for a high-voltage transmission network. You will perform studies, develop models, and collaborate with engineers, operations, consultants, and utilities.

The role offers hybrid work, with senior levels including Engineer, Senior/Lead Engineer, or Principal Engineer based on experience and expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering with a power systems emphasis preferred.
Entry-level through approximately 5 years of relevant power engineering experience.
Experience or academic background in power systems, transmission planning, power flow analysis, system modeling, or related areas.
Transmission planning or electric utility experience is preferred as experience level increases.
EIT/FE/PE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform power flow, contingency, voltage, transient stability, and related transmission planning studies.
Develop, maintain, and validate transmission planning models and study cases.
Identify thermal, voltage, stability, reliability, and capacity limitations and evaluate potential solutions.
Support long-range transmission planning and development of future system improvements.
Perform or lead generation interconnection, load service, feasibility, and system impact studies.
Evaluate transmission alternatives and develop recommendations for system improvements and capital projects.
Apply applicable NERC Reliability Standards, WECC criteria, and transmission planning requirements.
Prepare technical reports and communicate study findings and engineering recommendations.
Coordinate technical studies with engineering, operations, consultants, customers, interconnected utilities, and regional organizations.
Participate in regional transmission planning activities and technical forums.
At senior levels, lead complex studies, review technical work, direct consultants, mentor engineers, and provide technical guidance.