Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Mid Level

POWER Engineers; Lakewood (CO); Remote; USD 102,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mid-level Transmission Planning Engineer. This role offers flexibility with remote work and requires significant experience in network studies, along with responsibilities such as leading projects and performing power system studies. Ideal candidates will have a BSEE and at least five years in transmission planning.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

401K

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Gender affirming care

Qualifications

• Five (5) + years of experience in transmission planning system studies.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with PSS/E.
• Familiarity with ERCOT's interconnection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems.
• Interfacing with other engineers for computer-based models.
• Lead proposals and have customer contact.

Skills

Network studies

Power system studies

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

BSEE

MSEE or PhD

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Transmission Planning Engineer - Mid Level

Power Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a Mid-level Transmission Planning Engineer. This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located). The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER-designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Responsibilities

This role requires significant experience in network studies for utilities and ISOs with the ability to lead others in this work as well. This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems. Work includes feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, interconnection model development, power factor correction, and other related studies.

The level of this engineer requires an individual who has experience participating in the proposal writing process as well as enjoys customer contact to help in developing new opportunities for POWER. This person must be able to self-manage their time and have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills including the capability to explain complex technical issues at a variety of levels to decision-makers and project teams.

Required Education/Experience

• Requires a BSEE
• Five (5) + years of experience in transmission planning system studies
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including writing proposals, reports, and additional technical communication as needed
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with PSS/E
• Experience with leading projects and mentoring others
• Familiarity with ERCOT, its interconnection processes, and its system impact study requirements
• Willing to travel (up to 10% at times)
• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment

Desired Education/Experience

• MSEE or PhD
• Five (5) + years experience with PSS/E
• Seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in transmission planning studies
• Familiarity with additional RTOs regarding interconnection process and system impact studies
• PE registration (or equivalent)
• Additional desirable software: PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World and others as applicable
• Coding experience and automation development

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Base Salary Range: $102k - $167k per year

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.