Transmission Planning Engineer, E-II thru E-VI

Provides technical support for the transmission planning activities of the Corporation by performing transmission planning studies and evaluating electrical alternatives to support transmission system reliability. Supports Corporate regulatory compliance for transmission planning and related functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering with some electrical background will also be considered.

Experience:

E-II: Eighteen (18) months with an electric utility or related field
E-III: Three (3) years in Power Systems with at least two (2) years in Transmission Planning

E-IV: Six Years (four years with P.E. License) in Power Systems with at least three years in Transmission Planning

E-V: Eight Years (six years with P.E. License) in Power Systems, with at least four years in Transmission Planning
E-VI: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive engineering experience (8 with a PE license) in an electric power system environment with at least six years in Transmission Planning or other related Power Systems disciplines. Working knowledge of mandatory ERO Reliability Standards and experience in a key leadership role are required. Process design and procedure writing along with experience in the preparation for and coordination of compliance audits are desirable.

Equivalent Experience:

E-II: Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with two and a half (2.5) years of experience in the electric utility industry in an engineering role; or
B.S. Degree in a related engineering field with a Professional Engineer license (Electrical Discipline) and one (1) year of experience in the electric utility industry in an engineering role
E-III: E-II qualifications plus two (2) additional years of experience in listed areas; or
Eleven (11) years with an emphasis in Power Systems with at least three (3) years in Transmission Planning

E-IV: E-III qualifications plus three additional years of experience in listed areas; or fourteen years of emphasis in Power Systems with at least five years in Transmission Planning.

E-V/E-VI: Equivalent experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: EIT, P.E., & PMP are applicable but not required

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.):
Excellent computer skills, excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization, strong interpersonal and team dynamic skills, strong organizational and negotiation skills, self-starter with solid integrity, and the ability to provide directions and attention to detail. Understanding of electric system technical system protection and operations issues as they relate to FERC, ERO, and Regional Entity compliance requirements.

Essential Skillsets Include:
1. Computer Programming (creating/debugging code, application development, etc.)
2. Financial & Economic Analysis Capabilities
3. Ability to manage multiple projects and/or study efforts simultaneously
4. Critical thinking and problem-solving

Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.