Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning
Location: Augusta, Maine
Work Type: In Office
Reports to: Manager, Transmission Planning
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $86,000 - $108,000
Job Summary: Lead and execute reliability and economic-driven studies, including voltage, thermal, and stability assessments, while analyzing complex transmission systems across multiple voltage levels. Document findings, create detailed reports, and deliver insights through presentations. Foster innovation in transmission planning, mentor team members, and develop expertise in planning criteria, standards, and analysis tools (e.g., PSS/E, TARA, ASPEN). Collaborate with internal teams and regional industry peers, participate in inspections and training, and provide support during storm restoration efforts.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience (Industry Related)
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
- Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
- Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
- Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
- Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO-NE, etc.).
- Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
- Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise.
- Assists during storm restoration as assigned.
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Job Posting End Date:
May-31-2025