Transmission Planning Engineer — Outage & Network Modeling

AES Corporation; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer to independently coordinate long-term and short-term planning for electric transmission projects. The role involves managing schedules, outages, and network models across MISO and PJM, with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

Requirements include a technical engineering degree, FE certification, and experience in the electric utility sector. Strong communication and proficiency with planning tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar field.
• 2+ years in Electric Utility industry or related field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) passing grade.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction schedules using Primavera P6 across planning, development, engineering, execution and close-out stages.
• Review consultant schedules and ensure alignment with project priorities.
• Support outage coordination planning and outage approvals with MISO/PJM.
• Manage MISO CROW and PJM eDART tickets for project and outage changes.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance per NERC standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Power systems knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MISO CROW

PJM eDART

PSSE or similar power flow tools

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer to independently coordinate long-term and short-term planning for electric transmission projects. The role involves managing schedules, outages, and network models across MISO and PJM, with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

Requirements include a technical engineering degree, FE certification, and experience in the electric utility sector. Strong communication and proficiency with planning tools are essential.