LS Power · 3 months ago
Transmission Planning Engineer
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLS Power is a premier development and operating company in the North American power and energy infrastructure sector. They are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to conduct power system studies, develop long-term transmission plans, and perform reliability and compliance assessments to support project development and utility operations.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Perform power system modeling and simulations including electrical load flow, short circuit, transient stability and electromagnetic transient studies as needed. Perform power system economic modeling including production cost simulation studies
Identify transmission system needs/opportunities and provide solutions for reliability and economic enhancements to the transmission system to further company’s transmission development initiatives utilizing transmission reliability and production cost modeling software
Coordinate, review, and interpret interconnection and transmission studies (short circuit, transient stability, and load flow) performed by utilities and outside consultants
Support transmission asset operations and regulatory compliance related activities
Support interconnection process and related activities for the resources proposing to interconnect to the company transmission system within the various ISO/RTO regions
Provide technical support for project development and acquisition activities in the evaluation of transmission system issues within the various NERC regions
Represent company’s interests on appropriate regional and national policy making committees, work groups, or task forces
Keep abreast of FERC regulations regarding transmission policies, Open Access Transmission Tariffs, and the evolution of ISO and RTO transmission and interconnection strategies
Qualification
Required
Have Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with solid understanding of the fundamentals of power system analysis
Can effectively manage multiple assignments under time constraints
Have excellent time management and organizational skills
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possess strong problem-solving and teamwork skills developed during your studies or extracurricular activities
Have a proactive attitude and willingness to tackle challenges head-on
Preferred
Advance degree in Electrical Engineering with power system concentration
Familiarity with PSSE, TARA, PowerWorld, and/or GE PSLF through coursework, projects, or internships is a plus
We're looking for enthusiastic team players eager to learn and apply their skills
Benefits
100% employer paid premium healthcare
Paid parental leave
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Company
LS Power
LS Power provides power generation, electric transmission, and energy infrastructure.
Founded in 1990
201-500 employees
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