Senior Transmission Planning Engineer: Grid Growth & Reliability

AECOM

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer/Consultant to support North American utilities, developers, ISO/RTOs, and large energy users. You will focus on transmission planning, grid reliability, interconnection studies, and expansion strategies while working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

The role involves developing planning models, evaluating system constraints, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education
6 years of relevant transmission planning, power system analysis, utility engineering, or consulting experience
Hands-on experience performing transmission power flow and contingency studies
Experience with transmission planning models and software like PSS/E/PowerWorld/TARA
Understanding of transmission planning, reliability, interconnection principles, and applicable standards

Responsibilities

Perform transmission planning studies (power flow, contingency, transfer capability, congestion, interconnection)
Develop and maintain power system planning models for transmission networks, generation and storage
Identify system constraints and mitigation strategies for reliable grid operation
Evaluate transmission expansion/investment options to meet load growth and renewable integration
Present findings to clients and stakeholders and support business development activities