Transmission Planning Engineer

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Work with a team of transmission planning engineers to achieve the optimum development of the Ameren transmission system; ensure compliance with relevant NERC Reliability Standards; represent Ameren’s interests and shape policy development in the ISO, RRO, and ERO arenas; and execute transmission planning duties in support of other departments or areas. Develop expertise in the power system analysis field, perform special studies, and participate in research as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required, preferably with an emphasis in power systems.
• Good analytical, project management, communications and human relations skills required.
• Ability to lead and/or work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be adaptable, flexible and able to handle multiple, concurrent work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license also preferred.
• Experience in transmission planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform power-flow, short-circuit, stability, reliability, and facility addition studies of the Ameren transmission system and interconnected transmission systems.
• Use computer modeling to assess system adequacy and to identify future needs for system improvements.
• Determine the optimum size, configuration, and timing of new transmission facilities or upgrades to existing facilities.
• Perform economic analyses to evaluate transmission upgrade and expansion alternatives.
• Work with others inside and outside of Ameren to reach consensus on transmission upgrades, additions, and new interconnections.
• Issue engineering documents to communicate conceptual design and initiate detailed design and construction.
• Participate in studies required to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and Ameren Transmission Planning Criteria.
• Participate in NERC and Regional (SERC) standards development and compliance activities.
• Represent Ameren’s interest in committees or working groups associated with MISO, SERC, NERC, and other entities.
• Provide leadership to committees or groups as needed.
• Perform special studies and participate in activities related to development of MISO Transmission Expansion Plans.
• Perform generator interconnection studies and identify system upgrades or additions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

What This Job Offers

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