City of Gainesville · 5 months ago
Transmission Planning Principal Engineer
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $159K/yr
8+ years expThe City of Gainesville is dedicated to community improvement and is seeking a Transmission Planning Principal Engineer to enhance the local electric utility infrastructure. The role involves performing advanced technical engineering work, leading transmission planning initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry standard software (e.g. PSSE, TARA)
Develop and coordinate reliable, innovative, and cost-effective transmission solutions
Lead and participate on solution teams and other initiatives to determine transmission project feasibility, scope, and timing
Develop engineering reports, guidelines, or other technical documents
Effectively present informative reports and presentations to internal and external customers at various management levels related to system constraints and required improvement projects
Coordinate with multiple groups and internal and external customers within GRU, FRCC, FCG, FMPA, FMEA and other electric utilities and municipalities within the State of Florida
Coordinate studies with neighboring transmission systems
Provide technical expertise and leadership in industry committees and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
Strong time management and organizational skills required to balance multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively present complex topics
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and databases
Bachelor of science in engineering degree from an ABET accredited educational institution and eight (8) or more years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility
Valid Florida Driver License required
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or business is desirable
Experience in electric utility transmission (e.g. Transmission Planning, Transmission Operations, Transmission Design) is preferred
Experience in electrical power system modeling and analysis is a plus
Prior exposure to PSS/E and computer modeling of electrical power systems is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid leave
11 paid a holidays a year
A pension plan
A deferred compensation plan
On-site fitness centers
Tuition reimbursement
On-site medical staff
A wellness program to keep you healthy and happy
Company
City of Gainesville
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