Regional Transmission Planning Engineer (Sr to Staff level)

Job Posting End Date

08-20-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transmission Planning Engineer to join our Regional Planning / Competitive Planning group. This role supports long-term transmission system planning, competitive project development, and regulatory compliance in coordination with Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) such as PJM, MISO, SPP, and ERCOT.

The successful candidate will apply technical modeling, regulatory knowledge, and strategic thinking to develop cost-effective, reliable, and policy-compliant transmission solutions.

**Position will in-office 5 days a week (Columbus, OH OR Tulsa, OK)**

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Conduct transmission planning studies, including steady-state, short circuit, and contingency analyses (e.g., N-1, N-1-1).

• Perform generator deliverability, transfer capability, and economic planning assessments.

• Support the development of transmission projects through competitive planning processes under FERC Order 1000.

• Ensure compliance with NERC TPL standards through rigorous study and documentation.

• Participate in regional transmission planning efforts with PJM, MISO, SPP, and ERCOT.

• Utilize power system modeling tools such as PSS/E, TARA, PROMOD, UPLAN, ASPEN, CAPE.

• Monitor and apply evolving policy frameworks, including FERC Order 1920 related to long-term regional transmission planning.

• Prepare technical documentation and support internal and external stakeholder engagement.

• Apply a foundational understanding of dynamic stability principles to planning activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required), advanced degree a plus.

• Understanding of NERC TPL reliability standards and compliance processes.

• Familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning processes, especially PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT.

• Knowledge of FERC Orders 1000 and 1920 and their implications for planning and cost allocation.

• Proficiency with system analysis tools: PSS/E, TARA, PROMOD, UPLAN, ASPEN, CAPE.

• Exposure to economic planning and production cost modeling concepts.

• Familiarity with generator interconnection, transfer studies, and competitive project development.

• Basic understanding of dynamic stability studies and related system performance criteria.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or willingness to pursue one is a plus.

What We're Looking For:

Note: This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills.

Engineer Senior - Grade 8:

($96,110.00 - $124,941.00)

• Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

Acceptable alternative is:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.* Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Principal - Grade 9:

($112,869 - $146,730)

• Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET. 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.

Acceptable alternat