Perform transmission planning studies including power flow, contingency (N‑1), short circuit, and voltage/reactive analyses to support system reliability and growth
Develop and evaluate transmission upgrade alternatives to address thermal, voltage, and stability constraints identified through planning studies
Support generator and load interconnection studies, including impact analyses and mitigation recommendations
Assist with long‑range transmission planning activities, incorporating load forecasts, generation assumptions, and policy-driven scenarios
Prepare technical reports, study documentation, and planning recommendations for internal stakeholders, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulators
Coordinate with operations, project development, engineering, and external utilities to ensure planning assumptions align with real-world system conditions
Support compliance with applicable NERC, regional reliability, and planning standards through accurate modeling and documentation
Maintain and update transmission system models, ensuring data accuracy across planning cases
Participate in stakeholder meetings, planning working groups, and technical discussions with regional entities (e.g., utilities, consultants, ISOs/RTOs)
Review and interpret planning criteria, interconnection requirements, and tariff provisions relevant to transmission development
Provide technical input during early project development to support routing, sizing, and cost estimation decisions

BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis on Power Systems
3-5 years of experience in transmission and interconnection process and/or transmission planning or relevant advanced degree
Demonstrated knowledge of grid planning and/or electric market principles
Experience utilizing at least one of the common grid analytics tools like PSS/E, PSLF, Powergem TARA, PowerWorld Simulator
Planning level knowledge of HVDC technology and systems, substation configurations, transmission line design and ratings, and cost estimates is a plus
Self-starter willing to persevere with solving the problem at hand under ambiguity and often no readily available data
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with utility and ISO representatives, external engineering firms, and company personnel from varied technical backgrounds
MS in Electrical Engineering or MBA preferred

Transmission and Interconnection Engineer

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