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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking candidates across multiple engineering grade levels for a Regional Transmission Planning role. Responsibilities include:

• Perform load-flow, congestion, short-circuit and other transmission planning studies
• Use and/or learn tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA and Aspen (experience is a plus)
• Participate in competitive transmission windows and congestion analysis for generation acquisition
• Conduct area-wide studies to identify reliability deficiencies and recommend system improvements
• Prepare clear technical analyses, reports and stakeholder presentations
• Investigate system issues and communicate findings to project teams and management
• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers and escalate issues as needed

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum & Typical Qualifications)

Note: This role is posted at multiple grade levels (Engineer Assc through Engineer Staff). Minimum qualifications listed first; higher grades require additional experience, education, or PE registration as detailed below.

• Engineer Assc (Grade 6) — Entry level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is encouraged
• Engineer (Grade 7) — Typically Bachelor’s (ABET) + 2+ years related experience; Master’s may qualify for entry at this level
• Engineer Sr (Grade 8) — Typically Bachelor’s (ABET) + 4+ years related experience, or Master’s/PhD with 2+ years; PE registration encouraged/preferred
• Engineer Prin (Grade 9) — Typically Bachelor’s + 8+ years, or advanced degree with 6+ years; PE preferred
• Engineer Staff (Grade 10) — Typically Bachelor’s + 10+ years, or advanced degree with 8+ years; PE preferred

Required skills and attributes across levels:

• Strong technical foundation in power system planning and economic analysis
• Experience or coursework in load flow and short-circuit analysis
• Attention to detail and rigorous documentation practices
• Effective verbal and written communication; comfortable presenting technical results
• Ability to work across disciplines and build consensus with stakeholders
• Problem-solving initiative and sound decision-making within established standards

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Hands-on experience with PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, Aspen or similar planning tools
• Prior work on regional transmission planning or RTO processes
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Familiarity with utility regulation, budgeting and financing practices

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Location & Work Environment

• Primary location for this posting: Williams, OK (on-site)
• Role may also operate across regional offices (e.g., Tulsa or Corpus Christi depending on assignment); this specific listing is for Williams, OK
• Sedentary work with occasional lifting (as described by the employer)

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Compensation & Benefits

Salary bands are posted by grade; representative ranges from the source posting include:

• Engineer Assc: approx. $84,000
• Engineer: approx. $86,000 – $105,000
• Engineer Sr: approx. $98,993 – $124,940
• Engineer Prin: approx. $116,255 – $145,000
• Engineer Staff: approx. $145,000 – $160,000

Source compensation range: $74,551 — $177,503 (annual). Confidential Client also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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Equal Employment & Accommodation

Confidential Client provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify the hiring contact (or the Careertakes platform) so the request can be reviewed and addressed.

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Notes

• This posting covers multiple grade levels and opportunities for advancement; applicants will be considered at the appropriate level based on education, experience and certifications.
• Candidates pursuing PE licensure (FE passed, NCEES procedures) are encouraged.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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