Transmission Planning Engineer - PE

Seeking detail oriented, self-starter that is creative with proven success in system planning for electrical Transmission lines.

The successful candidate will have 5 or more years of successful experience in Electrical Engineering in transmission for the power industry.

The position is eligible for hybrid work and can based near our San Antonio office or Houston office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
• Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis.
• Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
• Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
• Knowledge of various power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: MISO and ERCOT.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
• Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
• Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power transmission facilities.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to transmission planning studies.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet Client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
• Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:              

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required.;
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
• 5 or more years of experience in Electrical Engineering in Transmission for the power Industry

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Transmission Planning 

SKILLS:          

• Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills,
• Exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; 

PHYSICAL:    

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
• 200% 401(k) matching up to 4.5% employee contribution
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3 week PTO with rollover
• Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.