Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Senior Level

POWER Engineers; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior-level Transmission Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while providing opportunities to engage in impactful projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network studies and leadership capabilities, enabling them to mentor others and drive project success. With a focus on professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path supported by comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a role that makes a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Fertility and Gender-affirming care benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transmission planning system studies with leadership capabilities.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare models and perform power system studies such as feasibility and stability.
• Interface with engineers and explain complex technical issues to decision-makers.

Skills

Network Studies

PSS/E

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Customer Contact

Education

BSEE

MSEE or PhD

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

Aspen Oneliner

ETAP

Power World

Job description

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Power Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior-level Transmission Planning Engineer. This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The selected candidate may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER-designated office/job site, with periodic travel to a POWER office for meetings.

Roles And Responsibilities

This role requires significant experience in network studies for utilities and ISOs, with leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include interfacing with engineers to prepare models and perform power system studies such as feasibility, system impact, reactive compensation, stability, planning, short circuit, load flow, interconnection modeling, and power factor correction.

The engineer should have experience in proposal writing, customer contact, and developing new opportunities. Strong self-management, communication, and organizational skills are essential to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.

Required Education/Experience

• BSEE
• 10+ years in transmission planning system studies
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Minimum 6 years experience with PSS/E
• PE registration or equivalent
• Experience leading projects and mentoring
• Familiarity with ERCOT and interconnection processes
• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• Ability to work in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment

Desired Education/Experience

• MSEE or PhD
• 10+ years experience with PSS/E
• Familiarity with other RTOs and interconnection processes
• Additional software skills: PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World
• Coding and automation experience

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career with opportunities to work on impactful projects, supported by professional development and benefits.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Fertility and Gender-affirming care benefits

Base Salary Range: $125k - $180k. Salaries are determined based on experience and qualifications, excluding additional compensation like bonuses or benefits.

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

Additional Details

• Senior level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting and Engineering