Company
Utilities
PlanningEngineer(TransmissionProjects)
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“Planning Engineer (Transmission Projects). Skills: Transmission projects, Power system analysis, System modeling. Perform detailed analyses. Assess transmission performance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure safe, adequate and reliable transmission capacity; Recommend optimal system upgrade plans; Keep Dairyland’s models current; Satisfy applicable NERC compliance standards
Industry & Context.
Perform detailed analyses; Resolve problems encountered
Willing to work toward professional registration, Valid Driver’s License, Regularly required to talk or hear, Frequently required to walk, Use hands to finger, handle or and reach with hands and arms, Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, General computer literacy, Understanding of Engineering Economics, Good oral and written communication skills, Willing to work toward professional registration, Valid Driver’s License
Nice to Have
Excel, Word, Power Point
What You'll Do.
Perform detailed analyses
Assess transmission performance
Determine future requirements
Prepare comprehensive reports
Recommend system upgrade plans
Develop and maintain databases
Prepare power flow model data
Monitor regional power flow models
Conduct engineering economic analysis
Participate in MISO planning
Coordinate with neighboring utilities
Participate in MISO task forces
Prepare data submittals
Review Member Cooperative work plans
Provide back-up support
Provide technical support
Provide engineering and design support
Assist Electrical Engineering staff
Provide technical assistance
Support during testing
Support during commissioning
Support during start up
Support during troubleshooting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide ongoing technical assistance to other departments; Coordinate with neighboring utilities; Participate in inter-utility task forces; Coordinate with the Engineering Lead; Assist Electrical Engineering staff; Provide technical assistance to departments
Communication Scope
Good oral and written communication skills
Full Job Description
**PLANNING ENGINEER I (TRANSMISSION PROJECTS)** **Hiring Salary: $77, 400-116,100** _Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate 's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level._ The Planning Engineer I (Transmission Projects) is responsible to support the development, coordination and evaluation of transmission plans to ensure safe, adequate and reliable transmission capacity consistent with applicable planning criteria. Provide ongoing technical assistance to other departments and Dairyland’s cooperative members. _**The Impact You 'll Make In This Role:**_ _**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**_ 1\. Perform detailed analyses to assess transmission performance, determine future transmission and substation requirements and prepare comprehensive reports recommending optimal system upgrade plans and normal operating configurations. 2\. Develop and maintain databases for power flow models. Prepare Dairyland’s annual regional power flow model data submittal. Monitor regional power flow model update postings as necessary to keep Dairyland’s models current. 3\. Conduct engineering economic analysis of operating and facility addition alternatives. 4\. Participate in MISO planning processes and coordinate with neighboring utilities on system planning. 5\. Participate in MISO, and inter-utility (joint study) task forces as a representative of Dairyland. Prepare data submittals to MISO, MRO, RUS, state agencies, NATF, SPP, etc. 6\. Review Member Cooperative work plans as they relate to Regional Transmission projects. Coordinate with the Engineering Lead to ensure compliance. 7\. Provide back-up support to the Operations Engineers for the outage coordination function, including assistance in operating studies for the development of operating guides. 8\. In coordination with Compliance, provide technical support and documenta
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