Transmission Planning Engineer
The Transmission Planning Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for ensuring the reliability and future performance of the electric transmission system through detailed power system modeling, transmission planning studies, and technical analysis. This role involves building and maintaining accurate system models, conducting various system performance studies, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with internal and external partners to support coordinated transmission planning and compliance efforts.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring for an early-career transmission planning role within their engineering organization. You will support transmission system reliability and future performance by building and validating system models, running studies, and producing clear technical deliverables that inform planning decisions.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct load flow, short-circuit, and stability studies to evaluate transmission system performance and recommend solutions.
- Build and maintain transmission system models using regional model-building groups and in-house automation tools.
- Maintain and validate transmission planning databases—update equipment data, document changes, and communicate results.
- Prepare clear technical reports, compliance documents, study summaries, and meeting notes.
- Coordinate with generation & transmission (G&T) partners, internal teams, and external organizations to support coordinated transmission planning.
- Support transmission planning processes that promote reliability, compliance, and long-term system needs.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Typically 0–3 years of power industry experience (entry-level placement).
- Basic understanding of transmission planning, reliability standards, substation and transmission line design, and protective relaying.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Acute attention to detail and ability to review technical information for accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment; occasional travel for meetings or cooperative-related work may be required.
Preferred
- Power systems emphasis within an electrical engineering degree.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Coursework or experience in power system analysis, transmission planning, or reliability standards.
- Python experience for analysis/automation.
- Familiarity with AI tools applied to engineering workflows.
- EMT (electromagnetic transient) analysis exposure.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated compensation: $116,525 per year (estimated).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- Career development opportunities and a collaborative engineering environment.
Work environment
- Primarily professional office setting with collaboration across engineering, operations, and partner organizations.
- Occasional travel for meetings or cooperative-related activities.
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