Transmission Planning Engineer: Power Systems & Interconnections

1803 ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1803 Electric Cooperative Inc is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to perform short- and long-term transmission planning studies and analyses for the 1803 system and interconnected networks. You will model power systems, analyze steady-state and stability, and coordinate with MISO.

You will develop reports and data sets, participate in planning with Members and neighboring utilities, and support regulatory compliance with FERC, NERC, SERC, and MISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or progress toward a Professional Engineering license in the State of Louisiana is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs transmission planning studies including steady-state, stability, and capacity transfer studies.
• Supports regulatory requirements and standards (FERC, NERC, SERC, and MISO).
• Develops reports and work plans considering objectives, constraints, and budget.
• Develops and maintains datasets for accurate modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Represents 1803 in external planning activities with MISO, SERC, and neighboring utilities.

Skills

Power systems

MISO coordination

Regulatory compliance

Data modeling

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

EI certification or PE lic. progress (LA)

Job description

1803 Electric Cooperative Inc is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to perform short- and long-term transmission planning studies and analyses for the 1803 system and interconnected networks. You will model power systems, analyze steady-state and stability, and coordinate with MISO.

You will develop reports and data sets, participate in planning with Members and neighboring utilities, and support regulatory compliance with FERC, NERC, SERC, and MISO standards.