Transmission Planning Engineer

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Time off benefits

Job summary

The Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Planning Engineer to contribute to the reliability and efficiency of Texas's power grid. You will lead transmission projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while working with innovative analysis tools. Your role will involve engaging with industry groups and conducting power flow analysis.

The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Engineer license in Texas and possess skills in power flow analysis and Python. The role provides impactful opportunities to integrate new technologies into the LCRA TSC and ERCOT systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Build, coordinate, and complete transmission projects.
• Support Regulatory Compliance activities.
• Engage in ERCOT and other working groups.
• Conduct powerflow contingency analysis using PSSE.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Contingency analysis

Siemens PSSE

Python for task automation

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas

Job description

Here’s The Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing power grid? Join LCRA’s Transmission Planning team as a Planning Engineer. Play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the transmission system. As an Electrical Engineer specializing in power systems, you will work with a team conducting detailed engineering studies using innovative analysis tools. You will plan transmission projects that will build the future of the LCRA TSC and ERCOT transmission systems. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to explore solutions for integrating new technologies, including large data centers, renewable generation resources, and 765-kV infrastructure development.

How You’ll Contribute

• Work with project teams to build, coordinate, and complete transmission projects in compliance with engineering standards and timelines.
• Support Regulatory Compliance activities, including preparation and development of Texas PUC CCN applications for new transmission projects.
• Engage in ERCOT, EPRI, NERC, and NATF working groups on industry-changing efforts such as voltage performance, thermal loading, and generation deliverability.
• Act as authority on NERC Reliability Standards such as TPL-001, FAC-002, CIP-014, and MOD-026/027.
• Conduct powerflow contingency analysis using PSSE and develop task automations using Python.

How You’re Qualified

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience with power flow analysis, especially Dynamic Stability.
• Proficiency in contingency analysis and Siemens PSSE.
• Skills in power system modeling, including composite load model development.
• Knowledge of efficient power flow and UPlan economic analysis.
• Knowledge of power system protection and NERC Reliability Standards.
• Proficiency in Python for task automation.

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• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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