Strategic Transmission Planning Engineer

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Analysis Engineer to independently conduct studies across high-voltage transmission systems ensuring reliability and compliance with FERC 715. The role encompasses power-flow, dynamic-stability, and voltage-stability analyses using industry tools, with interaction across regional planning bodies and multiple utilities.

The candidate will support NERC CIP-014 assessments, participate in MISO planning activities, and defend against regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in Electric Utility industry.
• Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE).

Responsibilities

• Perform NERC TPL-001 planning assessments using steady-state, short-circuit and dynamics techniques.
• Analyze and model transmission system using TARA, PSSE, ASPEN, DSA Tools and PSCAD.
• Assess System Restoration and physical security implications under NERC CIP-014.
• Evaluate changes and impacts per FAC-002 to ensure reliable performance under FERC 715.
• Collaborate with utilities and participate in regional planning processes (MISO/MTEP).

Skills

Power systems studies

Regulatory frameworks

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PSSE

TARA

DSA Tools

PSCad

Aspen

CAPE

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Analysis Engineer to independently conduct studies across high-voltage transmission systems ensuring reliability and compliance with FERC 715. The role encompasses power-flow, dynamic-stability, and voltage-stability analyses using industry tools, with interaction across regional planning bodies and multiple utilities.

The candidate will support NERC CIP-014 assessments, participate in MISO planning activities, and defend against regulatory