Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineer
About The Position
Excellence Through People! Take your career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do right by others. We are seeking an experienced Transmission Planning and Interconnection Engineer with expertise in PSSE software to lead transmission modeling, analysis, and interconnection projects. This role requires full ownership of studies, model development, and project management, providing technical guidance and collaboration with team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in transmission planning, modeling, or interconnection studies.
- Experience with Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) processes and agreements.
- Demonstrate proficiency in applying NERC reliability standards and IEEE technical guidelines to transmission studies and interconnection evaluations.
- In-depth knowledge of power system analysis, transmission planning, and grid interconnection processes.
- Expertise in PSS®E software for steady-state and dynamic system studies, with a strong proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python/IDEV) to streamline modeling, data analysis, and report generation.
- Knowledge of transmission protection concepts and industry-standard relaying practices (e.g., NERC PRC standards) as they relate to steady-state and dynamic system analysis.
- Experience with renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) and their integration into the electric grid.
- Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
- Use effective communication skills (both written and oral), be customer-driven, and display teamwork behavior.
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
- Preferred background includes transmission planning and interconnection project experience.
- Experience with other industry tools is a plus, including PSCAD, PSLF, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
- Lead transmission planning and interconnection projects from start to finish.
- Develop, validate, and maintain transmission system models for steady-state and dynamic studies.
- Conduct comprehensive transmission analysis and studies independently, ensuring accurate, actionable results.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members throughout projects.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communications.
- Deliver recommendations and solutions based on study outcomes.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
- 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
- Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
- Professional development opportunities and educational assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
