Power Systems Transmission Planning Engineer

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a power systems expert to advance transmission planning with steady state, stability, and electromagnetic studies. You will work with project developers and regulatory authorities to build the grid of tomorrow and broaden your expertise in power flow modeling.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in engineering principles, PSSE/TARA experience, and Python scripting, plus a drive to contribute to large-scale interconnection projects in the Texas region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Four or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.
• Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system power flow studies using modeling software.
• Engage with external consultants, regulatory authorities, and interconnecting entities.
• Sponsor capital projects needed to improve the LCRA transmission system and interconnect new resources.
• Become a subject matter expert in power flow studies by performing steady state and stability studies.
• Coordinate with other LCRA engineering teams to develop project scope.

Skills

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PSSE

TARA modeling

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a power systems expert to advance transmission planning with steady state, stability, and electromagnetic studies. You will work with project developers and regulatory authorities to build the grid of tomorrow and broaden your expertise in power flow modeling.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in engineering principles, PSSE/TARA experience, and Python scripting, plus a drive to contribute to large-scale interconnection projects in the Texas region.