Sr. Transmission Planning Engineer

Wind Energy Transmission Texas • West Lake Hills, TX

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About The Position

The Sr. Transmission Planning Engineer leads and performs planning studies for system upgrades and new interconnection requests, and supports capital investment decisions. The role provides analytical expertise to improve WETT’s ability to comply with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and Texas Reliability Entity (TRE) requirements. It also involves discussing system conditions, planning assessments, and recommendations with ERCOT and other utilities, and supporting WETT’s compliance efforts for its Transmission Operator and Transmission Planning Functions. The position reports to the Transmission Planning Director.

The engineer leads transmission planning analyses and projects, represents WETT at ERCOT working groups and stakeholder meetings, and collaborates with internal departments, utilities, developers, and consultants on transmission, generation, and load interconnection projects. The position requires a BSEE and at least six years of progressive transmission-planning experience, along with expert-level knowledge of power system software and simulation tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in electrical utility transmission planning.
• Expert-level skills with power system software and simulation tools such as PSSE, TARA, PowerWorld, and ASPEN.
• Knowledge of current NERC, FERC, and ERCOT standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take responsibility, make sound decisions, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, independent thinking, and adaptability to changing conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transmission service providers (TSPs) and ERCOT.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and analytical expertise to improve transmission system reliability, identify needed upgrades, and ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT Transmission Planning and Transmission Operator requirements.
• Lead initiatives to identify WETT development opportunities through transmission planning analyses and collaboration with other utilities.
• Lead and perform Steady State, Short Circuit, and Stability studies as part of the Annual Planning Assessment, supporting standards compliance and transmission system development.
• Manage Transmission Expansion, Generation Interconnection, and Large Load Interconnection projects.
• Represent WETT at ERCOT SSWG, DWG, and SPWG meetings and other stakeholder meetings, including RIWG, LLWG, PLWG, and RPG; ensure WETT facilities are properly modeled in SSWG, DWG, and SPWG cases.
• Support reviews of Planning Procedures for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Nodal Protocols, and Planning Guides.
• Work with WETT internal departments, ERCOT, utilities, generation and load developers, and third-party consultants on transmission, generation, and load interconnection projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and professional credentials.
• Paid time off, including PTO, sabbatical, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including parental leave.
• Employer-matching 401(k).
• Collaborative, team-focused culture built on respect, partnership, and shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior