Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Oversee and serve as the lead engineer for electrical transmission system planning studies.

• Assess both short-term and long-term transmission needs, including interconnections, generation additions, and retirements.

• Manage direct reports assigned to specific project tasks.

• Regularly perform engineering tasks independently as required.

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new client relationships.

• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships within targeted organizations.

• Develop connections with key decision-makers.

• Hold face-to-face meetings with potential clients.

• Engage with professional organizations and informal networks to generate prospects.

• Utilize Excel’s contact database to identify and research potential clients.

• Comprehend the needs and challenges of target organizations.

• Articulate how Excel’s services can address issues, enhance competitive positions, and advance clients’ businesses.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

• Preference for a concentration in power engineering.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience is mandatory.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain it is strongly preferred.

• Significant experience in dynamic and voltage stability analysis is essential.

• Practical experience with DSA Tools, including TSAT and PSAT, is required.

• Experience with PSCAD is highly desirable.

• Proficient in applying transmission planning concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Capability to work with power system analysis software such as PSSe, CAPE, PSAT, TSAT, and PSLF.

• Competent in performing Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, and Voltage Stability Simulation.

• Ability to independently manage complex tasks, calculations, and procedures.

• Knowledge of applying deterministic and probabilistic reliability criteria.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience in a supervisory role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ongoing continuing education, practical training, and opportunities to enhance your skill set.

• Support in obtaining professional certifications and pursuing advanced education.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Access to wellness programs.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work environment.

• Flexible schedule and working conditions.

• Employee referral program with continuous rewards.