Hybrid Transmission Planning Engineer

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About the role

  • Transmission Planning Engineer at DTE Electric Company developing and analyzing electrical transmission system models. Supporting planning and optimizing the reliability of power delivery across the grid.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and analyzes models of electrical transmission systems to simulate and optimize power flows across the grid
  • Supports utilities and energy companies to plan, optimize, and ensure the reliability of power delivery
  • Works with system operators, planners, and external stakeholders to support operational decisions, interconnection requests, and infrastructure projects
  • Ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electrical grid within planning and operational critical frameworks
  • Utilizes various modeling tools to design cost-effective transmissions alternatives, optimize existing ones, and plan for future system expansion and upgrades
  • Evaluates the electrical system performance under various scenarios and contingencies to support long-term transmission planning and infrastructure upgrades
  • Supports long-term transmission planning by evaluating system capacity, reliability, and upgrade requirements; then presents findings and recommendations to leadership.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to provide technical expertise which includes supporting RFPs (Request for Proposal), new generation/load interconnection studies, and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Provides regulatory filing support including preparing analysis and writing testimony as necessary.
  • Participates in technical working group meetings and forums representing the company in discussions with parties (ITC, MISO, FERC, etc.) to provide feedback and propose alternative cost-effective transmission solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 8 years of experience in power systems, grid operations, or transmission planning
  • Preferred experience in developing bulk power system models, power system studies, power systems modeling software, transmission planning modeling software, or transmission planning and operations
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Certifications in power systems modeling or grid operations
  • Experience working Transmission planning/power systems
  • Experience working with modeling software such as PSS/E, TARA, and/or DSATools with Python scripting for running batch analysis and data handling
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within Microsoft Excel, Python, Power BI, Visio, and/or MATLAB
  • Attained experience in developing bulk power system models and performing comprehensive studies including load flow, stability, and contingency analyses
  • Proficient communication skills to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Transmission Planning Engineer

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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