POWER Engineers
Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Mid Level
POWER Engineers, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Mid Level
Submit your application to POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, for this role located in Denver, CO. The position involves supporting SCADA and Analytical Services teams, collaborating on utility and industrial projects.
Responsibilities
Lead network studies for utilities and ISOs, providing technical assistance for due diligence, permitting, design, construction, and impact assessments.
Assist with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, regulated and renewable energy projects, and protection/control systems.
Conduct feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability, long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, interconnection model development, power factor correction, and related studies on utility and industrial/commercial power systems.
Explain complex technical issues at various levels to decision‑makers and project teams.
Maintain ethical decision‑making, comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct, and perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
5–7 years of relevant post‑education experience in transmission planning.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Minimum 3 years experience with PSS/E.
Experience leading projects and mentoring others.
Familiarity with ERCOT interconnection processes and system impact study requirements.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Ability to work in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
MSEE or PhD.
5+ years experience with PSS/E.
7–10 years experience in transmission planning studies.
Familiarity with additional RTOs and interconnection processes.
PE registration (or equivalent).
Experience with PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World, etc.
Coding experience and automation development.
Disclaimer
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, voting, and naturalization procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead network studies for utilities and ISOs, providing technical assistance for due diligence, permitting, design, construction, and impact assessments.
Assist with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, regulated and renewable energy projects, and protection/control systems.
Conduct feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability, long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, interconnection model development, power factor correction, and related studies on utility and industrial/commercial power systems.
Explain complex technical issues at various levels to decision‑makers and project teams.
Maintain ethical decision‑making, comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct, and perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
5–7 years of relevant post‑education experience in transmission planning.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Minimum 3 years experience with PSS/E.
Experience leading projects and mentoring others.
Familiarity with ERCOT interconnection processes and system impact study requirements.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Ability to work in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
MSEE or PhD.
5+ years experience with PSS/E.
7–10 years experience in transmission planning studies.
Familiarity with additional RTOs and interconnection processes.
PE registration (or equivalent).
Experience with PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World, etc.
Coding experience and automation development.
Disclaimer
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, voting, and naturalization procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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