2363m - Electric Transmission Planning Engineer - Principal / Senior / Engineer Level - MRINetwork Jobs

Perform Transmission Planning and Power System Studies including steady state loadflow contingency analysis, short circuit and dynamic stability analyses to support short-term and long-term transmission expansion plans and single point of failure analysis of the interconnected transmission system.  Complying with all applicable Federal, State and Cooperative standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and applicable regulatory standards. Provide input into the planning process, economic analysis of new loads, best ways to integrate new resources or substations, and identify system upgrades or modifications required for future load growth. Location: Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

• Performs power system steady-state load flow contingency analysis, short circuit analysis, dynamic stability analysis, and single point of failure analysis of the interconnected transmission system
• Performs the modeling of the Cooperative and Member facilities within the FRCC Databank
• Participates and coordinates Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility studies, both internally and with Member staff
• Prepares annual FERC-715 and FRCC Form 13 filings and updates the FRCC Transmission Map
• Subject Matter Expert in NERC Reliability Standards associated with Transmission Planning
• Prepares input data for computerized solutions to engineering problems
• Supports technical analysis, planning studies and operational studies
• Actively participates in the FRCC Transmission technical subcommittee
• Develops automation scripting for use in studies, sorting data and results
• Database creation for Transmission Planning data/information
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned

Qualifications

• BSEE, required; an advanced degree, MSEE or MBA and Professional Engineer’s License (PE) desired
• 3-10+ years of electric utility industry and significant transmission planning experience, performing, Loadflow, Steady State, Short Circuit, Dynamic Simulations, generator interconnection and other power system studies
• Extensive hands-on simulation modeling of Bulk Electric Systems using PSS/E, MUST, PowerGEM
• NERC Operational and Planning Standards knowledge
• Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Python, VBA, Access, etc.
• Working knowledge of NERC Operations and Planning Standards and mandatory compliance activities
• Possess excellent communication and soft skills

Company Brief:

Incorporated over 70 years ago, our client is one of the largest G&Ts in the country, providing essential wholesale electric services to nine Member distribution electric cooperatives serving 1.8M customers in 42 Florida counties.

Electric Transmission Planning Engineer – Senior / Engineer / Associate - 2363m

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This position is being offered through Management Recruiters of Bonita Springs, Inc., who proudly supports Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment.  We are committed to workforce diversity.  M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.  Sponsorship is available for this position.

Key Words:

electric transmission strategy BSEE MSEE system planning power flow engineering studies loadflow NERC SERC transient stability FERC simulation modeling PSS/E MUST PowerGem TARA Siemens TPL VAR MOD FAC PRC CIP Reliability Standards