Transmission Operations Engineer

Dexian; Maricopa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 114,616,000 - 180,521,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian, a leading Talent + Technology firm, seeks a Transmission Operations Engineer to support transmission system operations, engineering analysis, and long-range planning. The role emphasizes technical decision-making and reliability improvements across projects.

Candidates should have a engineering degree and substantial experience, with NERC RC certification targeted within 6 months. Dexian values collaboration, safety, and professional growth across a hybrid Phoenix work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required for Engineer II; 2+ years engineering experience.
• Engineer III requires 5+ years engineering experience and a degree in engineering or applied science.
• Senior Engineer requires 8+ years engineering experience and related degree; NERC RC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses, studies, evaluations, investigations, and reviews to support transmission operations.
• Conduct and interpret power flow studies for operational and planning decisions.
• Develop solutions to engineering and system reliability issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet objectives, schedules and technical requirements.
• Prepare engineering reports, recommendations, cost estimates and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to less-experienced engineers as needed.

Skills

Outlook

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NERC RC certification

Job description

Job Details:

Job Title: Transmission Operations Engineer

Job Duration: 06+ Months (Possibility of Extension or Conversion)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Pay Range: - $40/Hr. - $63/Hr.

Pay Range will differ as per the experience.

• Engineer II: - $40/Hr - $42/Hr.
• Engineer III: - $43/Hr. - $48/Hr.
• Senior Engineer: - $50/Hr. - $63/Hr.

Job Summary

• Transmission Operations Engineer supporting transmission system operations, engineering analysis, and long-range system planning.
• Supports technical decision-making and resolution of complex engineering and operational issues affecting system reliability.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses, studies, evaluations, investigations, and technical reviews to support transmission operations.
• Conduct and interpret power flow studies to support operational and planning decisions.
• Develop solutions to technical engineering and system reliability issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives, schedules, and technical requirements are met.
• Prepare engineering reports, recommendations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced engineers as needed.

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Engineer II: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years of engineering-related experience.
• Engineer III: Bachelor's degree in an approved engineering or applied science discipline and a minimum of 5 years of engineering-related experience.
• Senior Engineer: Bachelor's degree in an approved engineering or applied science discipline and a minimum of 8 years of engineering-related experience.

• Engineer III and Senior Engineer candidates must hold or be able to obtain NERC Reliability Coordinator certification within 6 months of hire

Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and intermediate Copilot skills.

Preferred / Valuable Background

• Experience conducting power flow studies.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Knowledge of engineering codes, standards, practices, methods, and safety requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.