Project Engineer - Transmission Planning (remote) - Testa Search Partners

Our client has an opportunity for a Project Engineer in the Transmission Services Department. This position is fully remote. 

The main responsibilities are listed below.

• Develop, verify and/or adjust the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models with respect to transmission topology, transmission and generation electrical characteristics.
• Use and interpret vendor-supplied and client-supplied information for the development of the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models.
• Perform transmission system studies using industry-accepted software tools (PSS/E, PSLF) to assess system performance, compliance with the NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection, deliverability studies, and transmission system impact studies.
• Evaluate compliance with NERC and regional standards relative to transmission system modeling and planning, review evidence for compliance.
• Complete planning tasks associated with the interconnection of transmission, load and generation facilities.
• Perform planning activities associated with asset registration and qualification, facilities performance review, power flow modeling.
• Provide representation at RTO/ISO transmission and generation technical stakeholder workgroups.
• Serve as SME for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Provide planning and coordination of subtasks for overall projects. Limited client interaction as directed by senior staff. Develop draft communication for clients in the form of reports and presentations.
• Deliver complete and accurate project deliverables to project supervisor. Carry out complex project assignments that require advanced knowledge.
  
• Support other departments by providing transmission planning, design or operation expertise for RFP evaluation, Integrated Resource Planning, Rate and Transmission filings at State Commissions and FERC.
  

Ideal Experience and Skills

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or Power Engineering, and

• About 3-4+ years of relevant transmission planning, and/or generation/transmission modeling work experience.
• Relevant working experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA, PSCAD.
• Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems.
• Familiarity with design, planning or operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities.
• Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
  
• Ability to perform and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies with minimal supervision/direction.
• Ability to interpret findings and share consolidated steady-state or transient-state study results.
• Domestic travel of up to 10%.

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