Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineer (PSS®E)

Job Description

Job Description

People + Problem Solving = Progress

Excellence Through People! Take your career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do right by others.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking two experienced Transmission Planning and Interconnection Engineers with expertise in PSS®E and TSAT software to lead transmission modeling, analysis, and interconnection projects. These positions requires full ownership of studies, model development, and project management, providing technical guidance and collaboration with team members. We are open to fully remote candidates or those interested in working in a hybrid capacity from one of our PSE office locations.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead transmission planning and interconnection projects from start to finish.
• Develop, validate, and maintain transmission system models for steady-state and dynamic studies.
• Conduct comprehensive transmission analysis and studies independently, ensuring accurate, actionable results.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members throughout projects.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communications.
• Deliver recommendations and solutions based on study outcomes.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in transmission planning, modeling, or interconnection studies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Experience with Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) processes and agreements.
• Preferred background includes transmission planning and interconnection project experience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying NERC reliability standards and IEEE technical guidelines to transmission studies and interconnection evaluations.

Knowledge and Skills

• PSS®E and TSAT experience required.
  
• In-depth knowledge of power system analysis, transmission planning, and grid interconnection processes.
• Expertise in PSS®E software for steady-state and dynamic system studies, with a strong proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python/IDEV) to streamline modeling, data analysis, and report generation.
• Knowledge of transmission protection concepts and industry-standard relaying practices (e.g., NERC PRC standards) as they relate to steady-state and dynamic system analysis.
• Experience with other industry tools is a plus, including PSCAD, PSLF, TARA, ASPEN, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) and their integration into the electric grid.
• Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
• Use effective communication skills (both written and oral), be customer-driven, and display teamwork behavior.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $125,518 - $158,290 annually.

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for five to fifteen years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise.

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

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