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Brooksource · 3 weeks ago

Transmission Planning Engineer

Richmond, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Brooksource is partnering with a Fortune 300 utility client on a cutting-edge initiative related to Electric Transmission. The Transmission Planning Engineer will focus on forecasting load conditions to support real-time decision-making for curtailment events, collaborating with a team of engineers to ensure reliable service and compliance with regulatory policies.

EmploymentHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain 48-hour and 6-hour look-ahead load forecasts, with updates every 10 minutes

Use forecasts to determine the need for curtailment events

Support the development and automation of load curtailment control signals from EMS to DMS and customer equipment

Perform power system analysis with a focus on N-1 contingency planning

Support engineering assessments and technical specifications for hardware/software systems monitoring real-time transmission limits

Survey customer equipment and design control hand-offs between DMS and customer systems

Develop and implement operating procedures and alert systems for curtailment events

Ensure compliance with regulatory policies in all technical designs and implementations

Provide 24x7 technical support on a rotational basis

Support training for both Dominion and non-Dominion customers

Engage in industry forums (IEEE, CIGRE, NATF, SEE) to stay current on demand-side management trends

Qualification

Power system analysisN-1 contingency planningPythonData analyticsUtility operationsElectric transmissionSoftware development practicesPSS/E familiarityANODE exposureTARA familiarityEMS systemsDMS systemsDSSE systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred); Master's = 1 year experience, Ph.D. = 5 years experience

3+ years in utility, power systems, or related fields

Power system analysis and N-1 contingency planning

Proficiency in Python for software development, data analysis and automation

Preferred

Experience in utility operations and electric transmission

Strong data analytics skills (data structuring and formatting)

Exposure to software development practices

Familiarity with tools similar to PSS/E (future use), ANODE (in-house forecast tool), and TARA

Experience with EMS, DMS, or DSSE (demand side selection engine) systems

Company

Brooksource

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Brooksource is a single source for project and supplemental support through contract employment, contract-to-hire labor employment.

Founded in 2000

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.brooksource.com

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