Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

Liberty; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to lead engineering analyses for transmission and distribution planning and to coordinate with system operators and regulatory bodies.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of utility planning experience and familiarity with PSS/E/CYMEDIST and NERC standards, plus strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of utility planning experience.
• Experience with PSS/E and CYMEDIST preferred; familiarity with NERC standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication; analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering analyses for load flow, short circuit, and planning studies.
• Coordinate data with Southwest Power Pool, NERC, and state PSCs.
• Develop and maintain databases for load flow and facility ratings.
• Assist in cost estimation for transmission and distribution projects.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with internal/external partners.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

CYMEDIST

NERC standards

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Senior Planning Engineer will lead work tasked within the engineering department and coordinates work of entry-level engineers to support and accomplish department goals. Using past experience, provide authoritative knowledge and judgment in the analyses, planning, and proposals of mitigation for Liberty's transmission and distribution system and interconnections. Perform load flow studies, short circuit studies, coordinate transmission and distribution systems for optimum operation, fulfill power pool requirements by supporting RTO studies, and assist in coordinating and compiling project scopes and cost estimates.

Accountabilities

• Analyze and plan for efficient transmission and distribution additions, reinforcements and interconnections to provide an adequate, reliable and safe electrical system. Knowledge of electrical power systems, including but not limited to; power flow, stability (transient and dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, arc flash, under-frequency load shedding, circuit and system dynamics, shunt capacitors, equipment ratings, power factor analysis, and other related studies.
• Assimilate and submit data as required to the Southwest Power Pool, NERC and the various state public service commissions for inclusion in reports, computer simulation studies and/or other needs.
• Develop and maintain computer databases as required for load flow, short circuit, facility ratings, and other system planning studies.
• Investigate, analyze and propose mitigation techniques for power quality problems occurring on Liberty's system and at customer’s facilities.
• Assist in coordinating and compiling cost estimates for transmission and distribution projects which will be included in the Construction Budget.
• Provide technical and procedural leadership, coordination, and facilitation with internal and external partners by analyzing system impacts of proposed additions, changes, and/or removals of infrastructure needed to serve load.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of utility planning experience.
• Have working knowledge of PSS/E (highly desirable), CYMEDIST (desirable) or relevant tools and experience with NERC Reliability Standards compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for compiling technical reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy