Transmission Planning Engineer (Power Systems Studies)

Churchill Hughes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Hughes places planning and studies engineers across Texas to support utility-scale grid development. The role involves steady-state, short-circuit and dynamic studies, and interconnection studies for generation, battery storage (BESS) and large loads.

You will work with ERCOT planning processes, SSR, MQT and RPG submissions to advance projects. Texas-based candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply, contributing to a growing pipeline of grid modernization

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transmission planning or power systems studies.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD or PowerWorld software.
• ERCOT experience strongly preferred.
• Texas-based or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Steady-state, short-circuit and dynamic studies.
• Interconnection studies for generation, BESS and large loads.
• ERCOT planning processes, SSR, MQT and RPG submissions.

Skills

Transmission planning experience

ERCOT experience

Texas-based or relocation

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerWorld

Job description

ERCOT's interconnection queue and large-load growth mean every developer and utility needs people who can run the studies. Churchill Hughes places planning and studies engineers across Texas.

What the role involves:

• Steady-state, short-circuit and dynamic studies


• Interconnection studies for generation, BESS and large loads


• ERCOT planning processes, SSR, MQT and RPG submissions

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years in transmission planning or power systems studies


• PSS/E, PSCAD or PowerWorld


• ERCOT experience strongly preferred


• Texas based or ready to relocate