Strategic Transmission Planner - Power Systems Modeling

1803electric; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1803electric is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA to perform short- and long-term planning studies for the 1803 system and wider interconnected network. You will model power systems, analyze steadystate and stability, and support regulatory compliance with FERC, NERC, SERC, and MISO requirements.

The role involves developing datasets, documenting processes, and coordinating with neighboring utilities and MISO, with opportunities to contribute to generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• EI certification or progress toward PE is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission planning studies (steady-state, stability, capacity transfer).
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and standards (FERC, NERC, MISO).
• Develop reports/work plans considering objectives, constraints, and budget.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Data analysis

Written and oral communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Python scripting

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

Engineer Intern (EI) certification in progress

Tools

PSSE/PowerWorld

Power system modeling software

Python

Job description

1803electric is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA to perform short- and long-term planning studies for the 1803 system and wider interconnected network. You will model power systems, analyze steadystate and stability, and support regulatory compliance with FERC, NERC, SERC, and MISO requirements.

The role involves developing datasets, documenting processes, and coordinating with neighboring utilities and MISO, with opportunities to contribute to generation