Transmission Planning Engineer - Independent Electricity System Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transmission expansion planning studies, including load‑flow, short‑circuit, and stability analyses.
• Model and assess the impact of new generation, load growth, and policy scenarios on the bulk‑power system.
• Prepare technical reports, visualizations, and recommendations for senior engineers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with GIS, market, and operations teams to integrate planning data and ensure alignment with system reliability standards.
• Utilize Python and MATLAB scripts to automate data processing, simulation workflows, and result validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on power systems.
• 3+ years of experience in transmission planning, power flow, and stability analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for modeling and automation.
• Strong understanding of NERC/CAISO reliability standards and transmission planning methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills for producing technical documentation and presenting findings.