Strategic Transmission Planning Engineer

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana (The AES Corporation) seeks a Transmission Planning Analysis Engineer to conduct power flow, stability, and protection studies for 34.5–345 kV transmission systems. You will use a range of software tools (PSSE, PSCAD, DSA, TARA, ASPEN) while ensuring compliance with NERC/FERC rules.

You will participate in regional planning with MISO, defend plans in audits, and support system restoration and physical security assessments as required. A background in power systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years in the Electric Utility industry.
• Ability to perform analysis and deliverables with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Assessment using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics methods.
• Assist NERC EOP-005 System Restoration analysis with transient power systems techniques.
• Independently perform NERC CIP-014 physical security assessment modelling.
• Analyze changes under NERC FAC-002 for transmission projects using appropriate tools.
• Evaluate transmission plans to reduce investment while maintaining reliability.
• Participate in MISO planning processes (MTEP) and EPR/ERAS reviews.
• Collaborate with utilities to forecast a cost-effective transmission plan.
• Support regulatory audits (NERC, FERC, MISO) as needed.

Skills

Power Systems Analysis

PSS/E

PSCAD

DSA Tools

TARA

ASPEN

CAPE

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

DSA Tools

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

AES Indiana (The AES Corporation) seeks a Transmission Planning Analysis Engineer to conduct power flow, stability, and protection studies for 34.5–345 kV transmission systems. You will use a range of software tools (PSSE, PSCAD, DSA, TARA, ASPEN) while ensuring compliance with NERC/FERC rules.

You will participate in regional planning with MISO, defend plans in audits, and support system restoration and physical security assessments as required. A background in power systems is essential.