Transmission Planning Engineer - Impact the Energy Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Velco in Vermont is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios as part of the New England regional network. You will use advanced planning tools to translate complex analysis into actionable engineering decisions and collaborate with utilities and regulators.

The role focuses on reliability, resilience, and environmental sustainability of the Vermont integrated transmission system, with opportunities to influence multi-state energy transfers and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with relevant planning experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in transmission planning tools required.
• Strong programming skills in C variants and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios to enhance transfer capability.
• Maintain operation and reliability of the Vermont integrated transmission system.
• Perform planning studies (load flow, stability) per regional/national standards.
• Collaborate with ISO-NE, NYISO and other stakeholders to implement solutions.

Skills

PowerWorld

PSLF

PSS/E

C variants

Python

Visual Basic

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerWorld

PSLF

PSS/E

Job description

Velco in Vermont is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios as part of the New England regional network. You will use advanced planning tools to translate complex analysis into actionable engineering decisions and collaborate with utilities and regulators.

The role focuses on reliability, resilience, and environmental sustainability of the Vermont integrated transmission system, with opportunities to influence multi-state energy transfers and