Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

LVI Associates; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement program

Job summary

LVI Associates in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to lead power system planning studies supporting transmission development, interconnection requests, grid reliability initiatives, and long-term capital planning efforts.

You will conduct and oversee transmission planning activities, collaborating with utilities, grid operators, developers, and engineering partners to evaluate system performance and ensure reliability across the electric grid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in transmission planning or power system analysis.
• Experience in utility, transmission owner, ISO, or consulting environments.
• Proficient with PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA, ASPEN or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission planning studies to evaluate performance, reliability concerns, and required network upgrades.
• Perform and review power system analyses including power flow, short-circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
• Support long-range transmission expansion efforts and interconnection assessments.
• Collaborate with utilities, developers, grid operators, and engineering partners.
• Review planning practices to align with reliability standards and market rules.
• Maintain accuracy of regional transmission models used in planning studies.
• Participate in industry working groups and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS E

PowerWorld

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Salary: USD140000 - USD150000 per year

Overview

A growing transmission infrastructure organization is seeking a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to lead power system planning studies supporting transmission development, interconnection requests, grid reliability initiatives, and long-term capital planning efforts.

This individual will be responsible for conducting and overseeing transmission planning activities, collaborating with stakeholders across the power industry, and ensuring adherence to applicable reliability and regulatory standards. The role will work closely with utilities, developers, regional grid operators, and engineering partners to evaluate system performance and identify solutions that support a reliable and evolving electric grid.

This position reports to senior leadership within the transmission planning function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transmission planning studies to evaluate system performance, identify reliability concerns, and assess required network upgrades.
• Perform and review power system analyses including power flow, short-circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
• Support long-range transmission expansion efforts and technical assessments associated with generation and large-load interconnections.
• Provide technical guidance for transmission planning initiatives that support infrastructure growth and system reliability.
• Collaborate with transmission owners, utilities, developers, consultants, and regional stakeholders on planning and interconnection activities.
• Participate in industry working groups, technical committees, and stakeholder forums related to transmission planning and reliability.
• Review and maintain planning practices and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable reliability standards, market rules, and planning requirements.
• Verify and maintain the accuracy of transmission system models used for regional planning studies.
• Support compliance-related activities associated with transmission planning and operational reliability functions.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or closely related utility engineering functions.
• Experience performing transmission planning studies within a utility, transmission owner, independent system operator, consulting organization, or related environment.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling tools such as PSS®E, PowerWorld, TARA, ASPEN, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of electric system planning principles, transmission reliability requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and transmission planning practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and make sound technical judgments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Play a key role in shaping and expanding critical transmission infrastructure.
• Work on high-impact transmission development and interconnection projects.
• Collaborate with utilities, developers, grid operators, and industry stakeholders.
• Exposure to large-scale transmission planning and reliability initiatives.
• Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, retirement program, and generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.