Transmission Planning Engineer - REMOTE

ICF International • Raleigh, NC

119d • $73,722 - $151,646 • Remote

About The Position

We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are seeking passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering system studies.
• 1+ year of experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, or other equivalent software packages.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
• EIT or PE registration (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with the various Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, SPP.
• Steady-state software experience including PSS/E, PSLF, or PowerWorld.
• Transient analysis software experience including PSS/E Dynamics, PSCAD, or EMTP.
• Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
• Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software.
• Extensive experience with planning, studies, and operations such as transient stability, baseline/injection studies, hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, dynamic/transient analysis, NERC MOD and TOP studies, or other relevant study types.
• Experience with renewable energy generation facility design, such as solar, wind, or battery storage.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility transmission systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems.
• Conduct stability (steady state & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, and other related studies.
• Participate in both internal and external client meetings.
• Perform transmission system modeling, steady-state load flows analysis (PSS/E, PSLF), and transient analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, etc.) for utility and/or developer clients.
• Conduct generation interconnection impact studies and application processing.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses following standard methodology, criteria, and principles.
• Encourage identification of new technologies and work practices to reduce operational costs and/or assist in the reduction of potential safety hazards.
• Gather and distribute technology and market data to help evolve services, products, and documentation.
• Research and understand the most recent policies, guidelines and programs around renewable energy, grid digitalization and other related topics.

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance.
• Donation matching, volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources.
• 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree