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Brazos Electric Power Cooperative · 16 hours ago

Transmission System Planning Engineer

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative provides transmission and distribution services for 16 Texas electric co-ops. They are seeking a Transmission System Planning Engineer to ensure the reliable planning, operation, and long-term strength of their transmission system, working on engineering analysis and system reliability.

Customer ServiceElectrical DistributionEnergyPower GridService Industry

Hiring Manager

Lindy Sewell

Responsibilities

Perform steady-state and dynamic transmission system studies using PSSE and/or PowerWorld with ERCOT-approved models

Analyze simulated and real-world system performance to identify current and future reliability needs

Conduct operational, contingency, generation interconnection, and large-load impact studies

Develop technically sound recommendations to address system constraints and future growth

Prepare annual near-term and long-term transmission planning assessments in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT protocols, and Brazos Planning Procedures

Support regulatory and planning filings, including the FERC Form 715

Develop and maintain a Five-Year Construction Work Plan, including system improvements and member extension projects

Develop a comprehensive five-year transmission budget based on system study results

Prepare a five-year member extension budget using input from Brazos’ member cooperatives

Prepare and submit transmission model updates in accordance with ERCOT protocols

Participate in ERCOT committees, working groups, and task forces related to transmission planning and system operations

Manage and analyze large data sets using Access databases and Excel, including load data, transformer data, UFLS information, and system model data

Coordinate and participate in annual planning meetings with member cooperatives

Provide system performance and planning reports, including transformer loading and power factor analysis

Perform Under-Frequency Load Shed (UFLS) studies and recommend updates in compliance with ERCOT and SERC requirements

Qualification

Transmission planningElectrical EngineeringERCOT protocolsNERC standardsPowerWorldPSSEData analysisTexas P.E. registrationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)

Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in electric utility or transmission planning environments

Preferred

Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Transmission and/or distribution planning experience within a utility or electric cooperative

Familiarity with ERCOT protocols, NERC standards, and transmission planning tools

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative

Brazos Electric is a transmission and distribution cooperative whose members' service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston.

Founded in 1941

Waco, Texas, USA

201-500 employees