Engineer Assc - Engineer Staff (Transmission Planning Engineer)
The Transmission Planning Engineer is responsible for conducting advanced engineering studies such as load flow, congestion, and short circuit analyses to support transmission system reliability and generation acquisition. This role involves using specialized tools, collaborating across disciplines, communicating findings to stakeholders, and guiding policy and financial decisions within a regional transmission planning context. The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to present complex information effectively, contributing to safe and economic achievement of organizational objectives.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Transmission Planning Engineer (levels range from Engineer Assoc through Engineer Staff). In this role you will perform planning studies and analyses that support reliable, cost-effective transmission system operation and expansion. Work will include load flow, congestion and short-circuit studies, area-wide reliability assessments, and support for competitive transmission windows and generation interconnection/congestion evaluations.
- Perform load flow, congestion analysis and short-circuit planning studies.
- Evaluate transmission system performance and identify reliability improvements.
- Participate in competitive transmission windows and generation acquisition congestion analysis.
- Prepare clear, defensible technical reports, study notes and presentations for stakeholders and management.
- Communicate results and recommendations to cross-functional teams; support policy and financial decision-making.
- Provide training and guidance to junior engineers and escalate issues as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute transmission planning studies (load flow, contingency, short-circuit).
- Use planning tools and models to analyze system performance and congestion.
- Develop area-wide studies to recommend system improvements and mitigation strategies.
- Document methodologies, assumptions and results in detail to support project justification.
- Collaborate with operations, protection, economics and external stakeholders (RTOs) to integrate study outcomes.
- Apply economic analysis techniques where required to inform planning decisions.
Preferred Tools & Technical Skills
- Experience with PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA and/or Aspen is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of power system analysis (load flow, contingency, short-circuit).
- Familiarity with regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and interconnection processes.
- Proficiency in technical report writing and stakeholder presentations.
- Ability to maintain detailed study notes and model documentation.
Minimum Qualifications & Career Levels
Note: This role is posted across multiple grade levels (Engineer Assoc → Engineer Staff). Minimums below describe the Engineer Assoc level; higher grades require additional experience, education or licensure.
- Engineer Assoc (Grade 6) — Entry level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Passing the FE exam is encouraged. Salary (typical): $84,000.
- Engineer (Grade 7) — Bachelor’s + ~2 years related experience (or Master’s may qualify for this level). Typical: $86,000–$105,000.
- Engineer Sr (Grade 8) — ~4+ years related experience (or Master’s/PhD + less experience). Typical: $98,993–$124,940.
- Engineer Prin (Grade 9) — ~6–8+ years related experience. Typical: $116,255–$145,000.
- Engineer Staff (Grade 10) — ~8–10+ years related experience; PE preferred. Typical: $145,000–$160,000.
Confidential Client encourages Professional Engineer (PE) registration where appropriate. Candidates with non-ABET degrees may be considered at higher levels with a PE license, and leadership may approve exceptions in limited cases.
Compensation & Location
- Compensation Grade (reference): SP20-006
- Compensation Range (posted): $74,551 — $177,503 per year (grade- and level-dependent).
- On-site locations: New Albany, OH or Tulsa, OK (candidates should expect on-site work per the role).
What We’re Looking For
- Strong analytical skills in transmission planning and power system studies.
- Attention to detail; disciplined documentation and note-taking for large-scale projects.
- Effective communicator — comfortable presenting technical results to peers and stakeholders.
- Problem solver who can scope ambiguous issues and propose defensible solutions.
- Team player with the ability to network with peers and resolve conflicts to build consensus.
Benefits & Professional Development
- Competitive base compensation with level-based pay ranges.
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
- Opportunities for growth across multiple engineering grade levels and cross-discipline exposure (including RTO interactions).
- Training, mentorship and support for professional licensure (FE/PE).
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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