Transmission Planning Engineer — Real-Time Grid Reliability

Cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco Power is seeking an Engineer – Transmission Planning to perform complex transmission studies for long-term and near-term planning horizons. You will work with PSSE, TARA, PROMOD, and PSCAD to address operational, planning, and compliance needs, coordinating with MISO and neighboring utilities to ensure reliable bulk transmission for Cleco Power and Cleco Cajun.

As a professional, you will model conditions for next-day assessments, support outage coordination, and contribute to data model

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
• FE/PE preferred.
• 3+ years experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong mathematical abilities and pressure handling.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs Long and Short Range transmission studies to meet compliance.
• Model daily system security scenarios and real-time operations.
• Coordinate data with neighboring utilities and MISO for planning.
• Manage real-time models and update SCADA/ICCP data.
• Support outage planning and develop operational guidelines.
• Provide status updates to management on risks and progress.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

FE/PE preferred

Tools

PSSE

TARA

PROMOD

PSCAD

OpenNet

Job description

Cleco Power is seeking an Engineer – Transmission Planning to perform complex transmission studies for long-term and near-term planning horizons. You will work with PSSE, TARA, PROMOD, and PSCAD to address operational, planning, and compliance needs, coordinating with MISO and neighboring utilities to ensure reliable bulk transmission for Cleco Power and Cleco Cajun.

As a professional, you will model conditions for next-day assessments, support outage coordination, and contribute to data model