Transmission Planning Engineer – Power Systems

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to analyze the 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV system for reliability and security. You will use PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, ASPEN and DSA Tools to support NERC/FERC compliance and regional planning processes such as MTEP.

You will collaborate with utilities and stakeholders, defend against regulatory audits, and support operations during emergencies while advancing innovative transmission solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in electric utility transmission planning and reliability.
• Ability to perform engineering analyses and deliverables without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual NERC TPL-001 studies using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics techniques.
• Assist NERC EOP-005 System Restoration analysis with PSCAD.
• Independently perform CIP-014 physical security assessment modeling.
• Evaluate FAC-002 changes and transmission impact studies with applicable tools.
• Evaluate transmission system optimization using GETs and new technologies.
• Participate in MISO planning processes (MTEP) and EPR/ERAS reviews.
• Collaborate with Indiana IOUs and cooperatives on forecasted transmission plans.
• Prepare for regulatory audits (NERC, FERC, MISO) and support emergency operations.

Skills

Power systems studies

PSSE

TARA

DSA Tools

PSCAD

ASPEN

GETs

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

TARA

PSSE

DSA Tools

PSCAD

ASPEN

Job description

AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to analyze the 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV system for reliability and security. You will use PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, ASPEN and DSA Tools to support NERC/FERC compliance and regional planning processes such as MTEP.

You will collaborate with utilities and stakeholders, defend against regulatory audits, and support operations during emergencies while advancing innovative transmission solutions.