Evergy
Transmission Economic & Grid Planning Engineer
Evergy, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Job Title
JOB TITLE:
Transmission Economic & Grid Modeling Engineer REQUISITION ID:
STR002U DEPARTMENT : Transmission Planning - 801 Charlotte or Topeka General Office LOCATION:
Kansas City, MO Topeka, KS PAY RANGE:
Engineer I: $66,300 - $82,900 - $99,500 Engineer II: $81,000 - $101,200 - $121,400 Staff Engineer: $90,500 - $113,100 - $135,700 Sr Engineer: $91,600 - $122,100 - $152,600 Lead Engineer: $107,900 - $143,800 - $179,800 Principal Engineer: $112,500 - $150,000 - $187,500
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities Individual will be responsible for developing accurate powerflow, short circuit, and economic models of Evergy's transmission system and conducting economic analysis to support both transmission and generation planning activities. Candidate will be developing processes and/or procedures necessary to address congestion analysis, assess the effectiveness of various transmission and non-wires solutions, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including Southwest Power Pool).
Model powerflow and short-circuit data in PSS/E software
Validate data inputs to analyze and assess the transmission system for congestion to ensure operational reliability, adequacy, efficiency, and the long-term needs of transmission projects
Develop an understanding of energy market, underlying transmission system and generation fleet and its response under contingent conditions
Perform production cost modeling analysis to identify economic opportunities to be addressed through transmission and/or generation solutions
Write reports summarizing the study findings at the end of study cycles
Develop processes in support of efforts on economic modeling of the transmission and generation planning activities under guidance using PROMOD
Ability to make timely recommendations to effectively solve problems, using independent judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and/or law.
Improve analytical processes by identifying and automating activities
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Specialization in Power systems and/or advanced graduate degree (MS) preferred. Other degrees also considered with suitable energy market experience.
At least two+ year(s) of experience preferred in transmission planning
Practical experience of steady state and knowledge of PSSE, Powerworld, Encompass, PROMOD, PAT or similar is desirable
Knowledge of nodal market analysis, LMP, transmission congestion and power market operations
Technical Capabilities
Understanding NERC, FERC Compliance Requirements
Databases: Production Costing software, PROMOD/Powerbase
Programming software (Necessary): Python, VBA, SQL
Understanding of power flow model building process and techniques such as PSS/E, PowerWorld
Load forecasting techniques and principle of economic dispatch.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Be able to manage voluminous amounts of data with ability to visualize data and identify pattern trends. Be able to do a decomposition of market prices and structures.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required None
Working Conditions Normal office working conditions.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Work Locations 801 Charlotte - Emerg Response
801 Charlotte
Kansas City 64106-3032
Job Engineering
Shift Unposting Date Oct 10, 2025
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JOB TITLE:
Transmission Economic & Grid Modeling Engineer REQUISITION ID:
STR002U DEPARTMENT : Transmission Planning - 801 Charlotte or Topeka General Office LOCATION:
Kansas City, MO Topeka, KS PAY RANGE:
Engineer I: $66,300 - $82,900 - $99,500 Engineer II: $81,000 - $101,200 - $121,400 Staff Engineer: $90,500 - $113,100 - $135,700 Sr Engineer: $91,600 - $122,100 - $152,600 Lead Engineer: $107,900 - $143,800 - $179,800 Principal Engineer: $112,500 - $150,000 - $187,500
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities Individual will be responsible for developing accurate powerflow, short circuit, and economic models of Evergy's transmission system and conducting economic analysis to support both transmission and generation planning activities. Candidate will be developing processes and/or procedures necessary to address congestion analysis, assess the effectiveness of various transmission and non-wires solutions, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including Southwest Power Pool).
Model powerflow and short-circuit data in PSS/E software
Validate data inputs to analyze and assess the transmission system for congestion to ensure operational reliability, adequacy, efficiency, and the long-term needs of transmission projects
Develop an understanding of energy market, underlying transmission system and generation fleet and its response under contingent conditions
Perform production cost modeling analysis to identify economic opportunities to be addressed through transmission and/or generation solutions
Write reports summarizing the study findings at the end of study cycles
Develop processes in support of efforts on economic modeling of the transmission and generation planning activities under guidance using PROMOD
Ability to make timely recommendations to effectively solve problems, using independent judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and/or law.
Improve analytical processes by identifying and automating activities
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Specialization in Power systems and/or advanced graduate degree (MS) preferred. Other degrees also considered with suitable energy market experience.
At least two+ year(s) of experience preferred in transmission planning
Practical experience of steady state and knowledge of PSSE, Powerworld, Encompass, PROMOD, PAT or similar is desirable
Knowledge of nodal market analysis, LMP, transmission congestion and power market operations
Technical Capabilities
Understanding NERC, FERC Compliance Requirements
Databases: Production Costing software, PROMOD/Powerbase
Programming software (Necessary): Python, VBA, SQL
Understanding of power flow model building process and techniques such as PSS/E, PowerWorld
Load forecasting techniques and principle of economic dispatch.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Be able to manage voluminous amounts of data with ability to visualize data and identify pattern trends. Be able to do a decomposition of market prices and structures.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required None
Working Conditions Normal office working conditions.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Work Locations 801 Charlotte - Emerg Response
801 Charlotte
Kansas City 64106-3032
Job Engineering
Shift Unposting Date Oct 10, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr