Associate Transmission Planning Engineer

Role Overview

• Assist studies in connection with the 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV transmission system to ensure operational reliability, adequacy, and security based on FERC 715
• Analysis of and studies for power flow, dynamic-stability, transient-stability, and voltage-stability
• Assist the annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing software suite of TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715
• Assist with documentation for the assessment required by NERC EOP-005 System Restoration from Blackstart Resources using transient power systems techniques utilizing PSCAD
• Assist with documentation for the annual NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment modeling realistic and historical physical attacks on transmission equipment
• Assist with or perform NERC FAC-002 qualified changes and material modification impact studies
• Assist with the evaluation of optimization of the Transmission System and proposed Transmission plans to reduce overall investment driving downward pressure on electric rates
• Participate in stakeholder meetings of, Plan projects within, and Evaluate MISO’s regional Transmission Planning process
• Participate in stakeholder meetings of, assist with the planning of projects within, and evaluate MISO’s Expedited Project Review (EPR) and Expedite Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS)
• Collaborate amongst Indiana’s five vertically integrated Investor-Owned Utilities and two Generation & Transmission Cooperatives to establish a cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan
• Prepare for and defend against regulatory audits
• Provide the Transmission Operations Control Center assistance in times of emergency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar
• Highly Desired Skills: Bachelor's degree, certificate or equivalent experience in power systems studies
• Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering
• Proficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures
• Detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO)
• The ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing
• Proven technical knowledge and understanding of Transmission grid
• Proficiency with PSSE, TARA, DSA Tools, or similar software
• Proficiency with ASPEN, CAPE, or similar software
• Proficiency with PSCAD or similar software

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Flexible work arrangements