Transmission Planning Engineer

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The Transmission Planning Analysis Engineer will be responsible for independently conducting studies in connection with the 34.5 kV 69 kV 138 kV 230 kV and 345 kV transmission system to ensure the operational reliability adequacy and security based on FERC 715. This work includes analysis of and studies for power flow dynamic-stability transient-stability and voltage-stability.

Job Responsibilities

Perform with assistance the annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment using steady-state short-circuit and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA PSSE ASPEN and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715.

• Assist the assessment required by NERC EOP-005 System Restoration from Blackstart Resources using transient power systems techniques utilizing PSCAD.
• Independently perform the annual NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment modeling realistic and historical physical attacks on transmission equipment to determine if said physical attack could result in instability uncontrolled separation or Cascading within an electrical Interconnection utilizing a software suite of TARA PSSE and DSA Tools.
• As requested independently perform NERC FAC-002 qualified changes and material modification impact studies to determine if any new or materially modified load any new or materially modified generation or any new or materially modified transmission results in an inability of the Transmission System to meet the performance requirements of FERC 715 using as applicable steady-state short-circuit dynamic and transient power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA PSSE ASPEN DSA Tools and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715.
• Independently evaluate the optimization of the Transmission System and proposed Transmission plans to reduce overall investment driving downward pressure on electric rates utilizing traditional and all new relevant and upcoming technologies such as GETs.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings of Plan projects within and Evaluate MISOs regional Transmission Planning process the MISO Expansion Transmission Plan (MTEP) to ensure effective efficient and thorough evaluation of Transmission Projects ensuring just and reasonable Transmission scope using steady-state short-circuit and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA PSSE ASPEN and DSA Tools as governed by FERC 715.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings of plan with assistance projects within and evaluate MISOs Expedited Project Review (EPR) and Expediate Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS) to ensure effective efficient and thorough evaluation of Transmission Projects ensuring just and reasonable Transmission scope using steady-state short-circuit dynamics and transient power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA PSSE ASPEN DSA Tools and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715.
• Collaborate amongst Indianas five vertically integrated Investor-Owned Utilities and two Generation & Transmission Cooperatives to establish a cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan that reliably serves existing and new Indiana customers.
• Prepare for and defend against regulatory audits of entities including but not limited to NERC IURC FERC and MISO for adherence to Transmission Tariffs Distribution Tariff and NERC compliance.
• Provide the Transmission Operations Control Center assistance in times of emergency such as extreme weather events emergency repairs or system restoration to ensure a timely return to energization of AES Indianas customers.
• Assist with tasks with NERC standards including but not limited to TPL-007 TPL-008 FAC-003 FAC-010 FAC-011 FAC-014 PRC-012 and PRC-026 using steady-state short-circuit and dynamics power systems techniques utilizing a software suite of TARA PSSE ASPEN DSA Tools and PSCAD as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering electrical engineering or similar.
• A minimum of 2 years experience working in the Electric Utility industry
• Ability to perform analysis and prepare engineering deliverables without supervision
• Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering

Highly Desired Skills:

• Bachelors degree certificate or equivalent experience in power systems studies
• Passing Grade on Fundamentals of Engineering
• Proficiency in report writing analysis and compliance procedures.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC FERC PJM/MISO).
• The ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.
• Proven technical knowledge and understanding of Transmission grid
• Proficiency with PSSE TARA DSA Tools or similar software
• Proficiency with ASPEN CAPE or similar software
• Proficiency with PSCAD or similar software

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people customers suppliers contractors and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression race national origin ethnicity age religion marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.