Strategic Transmission Planning Engineer

Velco; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

VELCO is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios for the Vermont integrated transmission system, ensuring reliability and compliance with regional standards. You will use PowerWorld, PSLF, PSS/E and related tools to perform planning studies and document results.

You will communicate findings to engineers, management, utilities and regulators while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve system models and planning

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• MS in Engineering or a specialized credential such as a Certificate in Power Systems Management preferred.
• Experience with electrical system planning tools and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Enhance transfer capability.
• Integrate generation, electric demand and storage.
• Reduce losses.
• Simplify system operation.
• Improve reliability, resilience, environmental sustainability and power quality of the Vermont integrated transmission system as part of the New England regional system.

Skills

Critical thinking

Superior communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

PowerWorld

PSLF

PSS/E

C variants

Python

Visual Basic

Job description

VELCO is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios for the Vermont integrated transmission system, ensuring reliability and compliance with regional standards. You will use PowerWorld, PSLF, PSS/E and related tools to perform planning studies and document results.

You will communicate findings to engineers, management, utilities and regulators while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve system models and planning