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

Electric Transmission Planning Engineer – Senior / Engineer / AssociatePerform 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, FLResponsibilitiesPerforms power system steady-state load flow contingency analysis, short circuit analysis, dynamic stability analysis, and single point of failure analysis of the interconnected transmission systemPerforms the modeling of the Cooperative and Member facilities within the FRCC DatabankParticipates and coordinates Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility studies, both internally and with Member staffPrepares annual FERC-715 and FRCC Form 13 filings and updates the FRCC Transmission MapSubject Matter Expert in NERC Reliability Standards associated with Transmission PlanningPrepares input data for computerized solutions to engineering problemsSupports technical analysis, planning studies and operational studiesActively participates in the FRCC Transmission technical subcommitteeDevelops automation scripting for use in studies, sorting data and resultsDatabase creation for Transmission Planning data/informationPerforms other duties as applicable to the position or as assignedQualificationsBSEE, required; an advanced degree, MSEE or MBA and Professional Engineer’s License (PE) desired3-10+ years of electric utility industry and significant transmission planning experience, performing, Loadflow, Steady State, Short Circuit, Dynamic Simulations, generator interconnection and other power system studiesExtensive hands-on simulation modeling of Bulk Electric Systems using PSS/E, MUST, PowerGEMNERC Operational and Planning Standards knowledgeComputer literate with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Python, VBA, Access, etc.Working knowledge of NERC Operations and Planning Standards and mandatory compliance activitiesPossess excellent communication and soft skillsIncorporated 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.