Principal - Transmission Planning

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

18h

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Transmission Planning, this position is responsible for performing transmission planning studies, transmission system project initiation, scoping, and support, NERC, NPCC, ISO-New England and other compliance or regulatory activities, participating in industry task forces and committees, and other activities pertaining to the long term planning of the New England transmission system.

Requirements

ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.
ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.
ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 10 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 7 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Regional Transmission Organizations, preferably ISO-NE or PJM
Experience with the following programs: PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, CAPE,ASPEN
Experience with Python programming language
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred but not specifically required.

Responsibilities

Perform Transmission Planning Studies using PSSE,TARA, and ASPEN
Provide insight and direction for scoping and support of transmission projects.
Engage stakeholders in internal, cross departmental, and external organizations
Complete requirements associated with various regulatory groups including NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
Performs engineering assignments associated with the design, construction, performance enhancement, cost effectiveness, operation, and maintenance of various plant equipment and systems.
Coordinates activities of Engineers, technicians, or others assigned to specific projects as necessary.
Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult.
Performs assignments in which evaluation, originality, ingenuity, decision-making, and authority.
Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based problem troubleshooting, identification, analysis, and resolution.
Assists Engineer III and/or Senior Engineers with large and/or complex projects, as required.
Assists with the development of station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Directs the activities of coops, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards