EverLine - Energy's Technical Stack
Transmission Planning Engineer
EverLine - Energy's Technical Stack, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Transmission Planning Engineer – Overview
The Transmission Planning Engineer plays a key role in client project implementations, daily operational planning analysis, and operational leadership. The position is hybrid and based in Houston, Texas.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Perform studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short‑circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics, electromagnetics, reliability, and congestion management.
Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks, applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
Execute transmission system planning studies using industry‑standard software: PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
Apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
Develop technical assumptions for life‑cycle cost analysis, including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
Perform detailed financial analysis using analytical software tools.
Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts.
Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions.
Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience working for a utility, IPP, power plant, control center, or ISO.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Critical analysis and problem‑solving skills.
Highly developed organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive priorities.
Understanding of applicable NERC regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related ABET‑accredited program (or equivalent experience).
Prior experience with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
Experience with power system planning (transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis).Experience with NERC, FERC, regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, generator interconnection, harmonics analysis.
Experience with electric transmission systems and planning processes.
Proficient computer skills using PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod.
Knowledge of power region operators such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
Knowledge of standard engineering/operation techniques for transmission facilities.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, and quantitative problem solving.
Ability to lead, educate, and train consultants and analysts on transmission planning studies.
Willingness to new service offerings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to travel; valid driver’s license.
Desired but Not Required
Master’s degree in engineering or business (or 2 years of related experience).
PhD in Engineering (or 1 year of related experience).
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
NERC RC, TOP, or BIT certification.
Physical Requirements The employee will regularly work within an office environment and must sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds). Close vision is required. The employee should be able to sit for extended periods, communicate verbally and in writing, and handle long periods of screen time.
Business Hours This position supports 24/7 business operations and requires willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer: E‑Verify Employer.
This document describes the current position. It is not an employment contract. Our Company reserves the right to modify Position duties or Position descriptions at its discretion.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities
Perform studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short‑circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics, electromagnetics, reliability, and congestion management.
Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks, applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
Execute transmission system planning studies using industry‑standard software: PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
Apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
Develop technical assumptions for life‑cycle cost analysis, including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
Perform detailed financial analysis using analytical software tools.
Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts.
Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions.
Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience working for a utility, IPP, power plant, control center, or ISO.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Critical analysis and problem‑solving skills.
Highly developed organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive priorities.
Understanding of applicable NERC regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related ABET‑accredited program (or equivalent experience).
Prior experience with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
Experience with power system planning (transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis).Experience with NERC, FERC, regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, generator interconnection, harmonics analysis.
Experience with electric transmission systems and planning processes.
Proficient computer skills using PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod.
Knowledge of power region operators such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
Knowledge of standard engineering/operation techniques for transmission facilities.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, and quantitative problem solving.
Ability to lead, educate, and train consultants and analysts on transmission planning studies.
Willingness to new service offerings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to travel; valid driver’s license.
Desired but Not Required
Master’s degree in engineering or business (or 2 years of related experience).
PhD in Engineering (or 1 year of related experience).
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
NERC RC, TOP, or BIT certification.
Physical Requirements The employee will regularly work within an office environment and must sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds). Close vision is required. The employee should be able to sit for extended periods, communicate verbally and in writing, and handle long periods of screen time.
Business Hours This position supports 24/7 business operations and requires willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer: E‑Verify Employer.
This document describes the current position. It is not an employment contract. Our Company reserves the right to modify Position duties or Position descriptions at its discretion.
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