Principal Regional Transmission Planning Engineer (Remote)

Western Power Pool; Arizona; Remote; USD 115,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance

PTO and 11 paid holidays

401k with 6% match

Flexible hybrid working schedule

Job summary

An energy non-profit organization is seeking a Principal Regional Transmission Planning Engineer to lead the development and analysis of power system models. Available for remote work in specific U.S. states, this full-time position requires strong experience in utilities and electric transmission planning, along with excellent communication skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and ideally hold a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years’ experience in utilities and electric transmission planning.
• Understanding of power system operations, modeling, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools for conducting studies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and analysis of power system models.
• Support projects and technical investigations ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Enhance planning processes through programming and automation solutions.

Skills

Utilities and electric transmission planning

Power system operations

Power system analysis tools

Programming languages for data automation

Strong communication skills

Collaborative work

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

PowerWorld

PSS®E

PLSF

Job description

An energy non-profit organization is seeking a Principal Regional Transmission Planning Engineer to lead the development and analysis of power system models. Available for remote work in specific U.S. states, this full-time position requires strong experience in utilities and electric transmission planning, along with excellent communication skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and ideally hold a Professional Engineer license.