Senior Transmission Planning Engineer (230–500 kV)

Progressive; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced transmission planning engineer to support bulk electric system studies and long-term expansion projects in the Portland, Oregon area. You will perform power flow, voltage, and stability analyses using PowerWorld and PSS/E, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure reliability and optimal system operation.

Ideal candidates have a background in transmission planning, experience with 230 kV+ systems, and familiarity with 500 kV transmission developments.

Qualifications

• Must have engineering design experience.
• Background in transmission planning strongly preferred.
• Experience with transmission systems at 230 kV and above.
• Controls and/or substation engineering experience.
• Distribution or field engineering experience may be considered.
• Experience performing power flow, stability, and voltage studies.
• PowerWorld experience.
• PSS/E (Siemens) experience.
• Experience working with 500 kV transmission systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission planning studies for bulk electric systems.
• Conduct power flow, voltage, and stability analyses.
• Utilize PowerWorld and PSS®E to evaluate system performance and reliability.
• Support long-term transmission planning initiatives and expansion projects.
• Analyze transmission system impacts and develop technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on planning and system studies.
• Support planning efforts for systems operating at 230 kV, 500 kV, and above.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power flow studies

Voltage analysis

Stability analysis

Long-term planning

Team collaboration

230 kV+

Tools

PowerWorld

PSS/E

Job description

Progressive is seeking an experienced transmission planning engineer to support bulk electric system studies and long-term expansion projects in the Portland, Oregon area. You will perform power flow, voltage, and stability analyses using PowerWorld and PSS/E, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure reliability and optimal system operation.

Ideal candidates have a background in transmission planning, experience with 230 kV+ systems, and familiarity with 500 kV transmission developments.