Remote Transmission Planning Software Engineer

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

MyShare Ownership

Work with industry leaders

401K, match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Software Engineer to join our remote-enabled utilities team. The role blends transmission planning and power system engineering with hands-on software development and testing to create tools that support planning workflows.

You'll collaborate with power system engineers and software developers to automate analyses, validate software, and deliver innovative solutions for modern transmission systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer, including transmission planning and analysis or renewable energy development.
• Deep understanding of the US transmission network and generation development, including ISO/RTO market structures.
• Strong presentation and communication skills - capable of explaining complex topics in an understandable manner.
• Familiarity with software development and testing frameworks to ensure robust software solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and resolving software issues related to power system simulations and analysis.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Software Design & Testing: Design and test software solutions that enhance utility-scale generation development.
• Training & Demonstration: Conduct technical demonstrations of software tools to support new user trainings and sales.
• Automation & Programming: Work with Python and other languages to automate processes and build tools for transmission system studies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with transmission planners, software developers, and cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Client Support: Serve as a trusted expert for new customer on-boards and tailored deployments.
• Software Validation: Test and troubleshoot software solutions to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Python

Software development

Testing

AI/automation tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

Aspen

TARA

Job description

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Software Engineer to join our remote-enabled utilities team. The role blends transmission planning and power system engineering with hands-on software development and testing to create tools that support planning workflows.

You'll collaborate with power system engineers and software developers to automate analyses, validate software, and deliver innovative solutions for modern transmission systems.