Transmission Planning Engineer - Power Grid Innovator

Vermont Electric Power Company; Pinnacle Ridge (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

VELCO is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios within the New England regional grid. You will assess transfer capability, generation integration, demand, and storage, while improving reliability and power quality across Vermont’s integrated transmission system.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2–7 years of planning experience with PowerWorld, PSLF or PSS/E, and programming skills (Python, C variants, Visual Basic).

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree or credential preferred.
• 2–7 years of planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios to enhance transfer capability.
• Integrate generation, demand and storage; reduce losses.
• Ensure compliance with reliability standards and coordinate with ISO-NE, NYISO, and stakeholders.

Skills

Power system planning

Python

C variants

Visual Basic

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerWorld

PSLF

PSS/E

Job description

VELCO is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and analyze transmission system improvement scenarios within the New England regional grid. You will assess transfer capability, generation integration, demand, and storage, while improving reliability and power quality across Vermont’s integrated transmission system.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2–7 years of planning experience with PowerWorld, PSLF or PSS/E, and programming skills (Python, C variants, Visual Basic).