Logo
POWER Engineers

Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Senior Level

POWER Engineers, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

Save Job

Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer – Senior Level Join POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, for this senior‑level Transmission Planning Engineer role. The position is posted in multiple POWER office locations and offers the flexibility to work remotely full‑time from a mutually acceptable location. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the design, execution, and delivery of network studies for utilities and ISOs, including feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, transient & dynamic stability, long‑ and short‑range planning studies, short‑circuit analysis, load flow, and interconnection model development.

Interface with other engineers to prepare computer‑based models and perform power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems.

Participate in proposal writing processes and engage with customers to develop new opportunities for POWER.

Self‑manage time, communicate complex technical issues to decision‑makers, and mentor project teams.

Required Education and Experience

BSEE

10+ years of experience in transmission planning system studies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write proposals, reports, and technical communications

Minimum 6 years of experience with PSS/E

PE registration (or equivalent)

Experience leading projects and mentoring others

Familiarity with ERCOT, its interconnection processes, and system impact study requirements

Willingness to travel up to 10%

Ability to work successfully in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment

Desired Education and Experience

MSEE or PhD

10+ years of experience with PSS/E

Familiarity with additional RTOs regarding interconnection process and system impact studies

Additional desirable software: PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World, and others as applicable

Automation development and coding experience

Compensation Base Salary Range: $119k – $237k per year. Salaries are set based on a number of factors including an individual’s job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The range displayed complies with all state and local regulations.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

Equal Opportunity Employer POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr