ThinkBAC Consulting

Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Perform studies required to ensure compliance with NERC, ERCOT, and PUCT Reliability Standards and Transmission Planning Criteria. Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Utilize accepted analytical tools such as PSS/E to perform power-flow analysis of transmission system. Hands-on experience with PUCT CCN and ERCOT Regional Planning Group processes. Power systems background including a thorough understand of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards. Previous experience working as a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer, Operations Engineer, Transmission Market Engineer Transmission Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Power Systems Engineer

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Job Description Transmission Planning Operations Engineer - Major Capital T&D Operations Austin, TX area - Hybrid Work Schedule & Relocation Assistance Available A Transmission & Distribution Company with wide scale electrical utility infrastructure operations across Texas is going through a transformational growth phase that includes the addition of a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer. This role will drive design, construction, and analysis of the organizations' transmission and electrical power systems with a key focus on power flow modeling and system performance. It will lead high voltage transmission interconnection projects involving generating plants, substations, and/or transmissions installation. The company has been around for over 70 years and offers a working environment that provides stability and career growth opportunities. The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to various renewable energy technology platforms. The position comes with a solid compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, bi-annual bonus, annual merit raises, health benefits, and a 401k match program in the double digits. RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Perform power-flow, short-circuit, and stability studies of the transmission systems</li><li>Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Perform studies required to ensure compliance with NERC, ERCOT, and PUCT Reliability Standards and Transmission Planning Criteria</li><li>Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Utilize accepted analytical tools such as PSS/E to perform power-flow analysis of transmission system</li><li>Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Complete calculations in development and maintenance of Transmission Equipment</li><li>Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - Work with design and engineering groups/consultants on required small/large Transmission Planning projects</li><li>Transmission Planning Ops Engineer / Market Operations Engineer - leads project development initiatives including the facilitation of transmission analytics for active projects</li><li>Develops, reviews, and maintains the company's Transmission Planning Assessment for review with the Exec Leadership Team</li></ul> General Experience Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering</li><li>Power flow modeling experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, or ASPEN</li><li>Well versed in real-time transmission operations and/or transmission market operations engineering</li><li>Hands-on experience with PUCT CCN and ERCOT Regional Planning Group processes</li><li>Understanding of electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning</li><li>Experience working with ISOs (independent system operator) and/or RTOs (regional transmission organization)</li><li>Power systems background including a thorough understand of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards</li><li>An understanding of the planning processes within utilities and RTOs/ISOs</li><li>Previous experience working as a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer, Operations Engineer, Transmission Market Engineer Transmission Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Power Systems Engineer</li></ul>

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