Power Systems Planning Engineer – Subtransmission & DER

Jobtailor; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is recruiting a Power Systems Engineer to design and optimize electric subtransmission facilities, perform load forecasts, and evaluate DER interconnections for transmission infrastructure.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with a power emphasis, FE certification or PE registration, and hands-on experience with PSSE/PSCAD, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with power emphasis required.
• FE certification or PE registration preferred.
• Power system analysis experience preferred.
• Experience with PSSE and/or PSCAD preferred.
• Proficiency with standard PC applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and pride in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual design for new facilities and issue engineering documents to initiate design and construction.
• Establish and reinforce safety performance expectations for personnel.
• Prepare load forecasts and DER assessments; perform power-flow and reliability studies for the Ameren system.
• Develop expertise in power systems analysis using PSSE and related tools.
• Conduct special studies and participate in research as needed.
• Use modeling techniques to assess subtransmission adequacy and DER hosting capacity.
• Support economic analyses for project options including non-wire alternatives (NWA).
• Prepare engineering reports and planning criteria; respond to ICC data requests.
• Collaborate with Field Engineering and other departments for joint studies and technical support.

Skills

Power Systems Analysis

PSSE

PSCAD

Load Forecasting

Power Flow Studies

Stakeholder Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Ownership & Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (power emphasis)

FE Certification

PE Registration

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Jobtailor is recruiting a Power Systems Engineer to design and optimize electric subtransmission facilities, perform load forecasts, and evaluate DER interconnections for transmission infrastructure.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with a power emphasis, FE certification or PE registration, and hands-on experience with PSSE/PSCAD, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders.