Principal Transmission Planning Engineer - Lead, Sign-On & Relocation

Avangrid; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Great Benefits

Job summary

Central Maine Power Co is seeking a Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning in Augusta/Portland, ME. The role guides engineering, leads complex studies, and mentors the team to support strategic reliability improvements.

You will work with compliance standards (NERC/NPCC/ISO) and industry tools (PSSE, TARA, ASPEN) to deliver robust transmission planning solutions. This position requires strong leadership and site collaboration.

Qualifications

• BSEE required; advanced degrees/certifications considered (e.g., MSEE, PE).
• 10+ years of industry-related experience.
• Theoretical knowledge in planning, operations, engineering design, analytics, and modeling.
• Experience documenting and interpreting engineering work; able to review others' work.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments: NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability/economic studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limits, short circuit and stability analyses.
• Analyze complex transmission systems across voltage levels; document results and present recommendations.
• Innovate to improve the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry peers (NPCC, ISO, etc.).
• Apply understanding of planning criteria and software (PSSE, TARA, ASPEN).
• Participate in site inspections and industry workshops as needed.

Skills

Power System Studies

System Planning

Engineering Design

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Understanding

Education

BSEE

MSEE/PE preferred

Tools

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

Enfuzion

Job description

Central Maine Power Co is seeking a Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning in Augusta/Portland, ME. The role guides engineering, leads complex studies, and mentors the team to support strategic reliability improvements.

You will work with compliance standards (NERC/NPCC/ISO) and industry tools (PSSE, TARA, ASPEN) to deliver robust transmission planning solutions. This position requires strong leadership and site collaboration.