Cleco · 1 month ago
Electrical Engineer – Transmission Planning
Pineville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expCleco is committed to powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana through innovative energy solutions. The Electrical Engineer – Transmission Planning will perform Transmission Engineering studies and ensure the reliability of Cleco's transmission system for future demands.
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Responsibilities
Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence
Performs both Long and Short Range studies of the transmission system to identify deficiencies and recommend feasible alternative solutions to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance requirements. Perform sensitivity studies of these alternatives to justify capital transmission projects to meet Cleco Power’s transmission strategy
Coordinate data with neighboring transmission companies and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) for development of annual powerflow models
Accurately model operational condition for next day assessments and to assist in the outage coordination process
Perform studies for new customer loads and or new generation interconnections as needed
Serve as a technical resource for studies performed for external departments
Model and promote ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject
Support Transmission Operations desk for real time events as needed
Utilizes Engineering standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary
Assist entry-level staff within assigned project teams, leveraging technical experience to help to onboard them and in support of meeting project milestones
Provide communication to their manager to provide status updates on project activities, and identify risks in delivery or resourcing needs
Continue to develop an understanding of the Cleco and neighboring entities Transmission Network
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or with NCEES Certification to sit for the FE
0-5+ years of related experience
Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent math skills
Ability to work under Pressure
Ability to recognize process improvements opportunities and make improvements
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data
Preferred
FE Certification
Company
Cleco
At Cleco, we consider it an honor to provide the next generation with the resources they need for personal and professional success through sustainable, clean and safe energy solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$175M2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $175M
2014-10-20Acquired
1981-11-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jeremy Kliebert
Vice President, Corporate Development, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Brittany Trahan
HR Business Partner
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