Transmission Planning Engineer
About The Position
The Transmission Planning Engineer provides technical support and transmission system reliability analysis to develop transmission solutions for generation interconnection studies. The work supports California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard goals and CPUC mandates and policy initiatives for generation, distributed generation, and energy storage, while meeting NERC compliance requirements. At the Journey level, the engineer resolves problems and may receive direction from senior engineers and a supervisor; with increasing experience, the role carries greater responsibility and independence in judgment for standard problems. The position interfaces and coordinates with internal and external customers of PG&E Transmission Planning. The engineer plans, develops, and recommends transmission plans that support the safe, reliable, economic, efficient, and environmentally acceptable operation of the electric transmission system. The role participates in CAISO generation interconnection and deliverability studies and performs power-flow and transient-stability analysis. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned work location within PG&E’s service territory based on business needs. It is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and subject to collective bargaining.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited U.S. curriculum, or equivalent education from outside the U.S.
- At least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning, and/or operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electric transmission planning studies.
- Experience with power-flow analysis and simulation tools.
- Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards.
- Experience with GE PSLF or a similar load-flow program.
- Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, or EPCL.
- EIT or PE certification, or registration as an Electrical Engineer in California.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and recommend innovative, comprehensive, and environmentally acceptable transmission plans to management and CAISO.
- Participate in CAISO Generation Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedure (GIDAP) studies and perform power-flow and transient-stability simulation analysis to meet CAISO, NERC, WECC, and FERC requirements.
- Support or lead generation interconnection study deliverables, including base-case creation, power-flow and transient analysis, mitigation development, and coordination of schedules and deliverables with CAISO and interconnection customers.
- Perform long-term studies and develop strategies and comprehensive plans for safe, reliable, economic, and efficient transmission system operation.
- Develop base-case assumptions and steady-state and dynamic transmission system models for WDT- and Rule 21 Tariff-connected generation projects.
- Perform transmission planning studies for retail load interconnection and develop comprehensive plans for transmission system operation.
- Work with CAISO, the California Public Utilities Commission, and other entities on transmission planning projects and issues.
- Review and develop electrical computer simulation models of transmission lines and substations for transmission planning databases.
- Develop EPCL- and Python-enabled programs for computer simulation tools.
- Review electrical single-line and operational diagrams to develop future plans.
- Foster a safe working environment and identify and act to resolve unsafe situations.
- Participate in initiatives, workgroups, studies, or industry forums that could affect the PG&E transmission system and support inclusion of PG&E’s interests.
- Represent PG&E transmission planning at internal and external meetings and provide technical guidance on transmission planning issues.
- Participate in complex studies, including studies related to RAS design.
- Mentor Associate and Entry-level planning engineers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
