Senior Transmission Planning Manager — ERCOT/NERC Liaison

Garland; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garland Power & Light in Garland, Texas, seeks a senior Transmission Planning Engineer to lead long-term and short-term load flow studies, coordinate ERCOT/NERC filings, and guide capital projects with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a PE license or eligibility, a BS in EE, 7+ years in transmission planning, and 3+ years of management, with master’s preferred; occasional travel for regulator hearings may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; PE license preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience in transmission planning and operations.
• 3+ years of management experience; master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term and short-term transmission load flow studies.
• Coordinate modeling with ERCOT, NERC, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and file planning studies and reports.
• Manage budgets and resources for capital projects.
• Represent Garland in ERCOT/NERC committees and testify as needed.

Skills

Load flow

NERC standards

Regulatory liaison

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power system modeling tools (PSS/E, ETAP)

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Garland Power & Light in Garland, Texas, seeks a senior Transmission Planning Engineer to lead long-term and short-term load flow studies, coordinate ERCOT/NERC filings, and guide capital projects with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a PE license or eligibility, a BS in EE, 7+ years in transmission planning, and 3+ years of management, with master’s preferred; occasional travel for regulator hearings may be required.