Electric Transmission Asset Plng & Ops Engineering Principal I

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Career Level: P5

Primary Purpose

Shapes transmission planning methodologies and operational frameworks to address evolving system needs. Provides authoritative technical guidance that informs strategic investment decisions and supports organizational growth objectives.

This role will focus on developing detailed transmission design packages, PLS-CADD modeling, performs advanced technical evaluations and develops solutions that improve transmission system reliability and efficiency.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews transmission and distribution design calculations, PLS-CADD models, construction job packages, and attends site visits for routing feasibility.
• Provides training, mentorship, and technical support to lower-level engineers and designers on transmission and distribution related design items.
• Advises on design standards, specifications, templates, guidelines, and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Leads development of long-term transmission expansion plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversees creation of system models for reliability and contingency analysis.
• Provides expert guidance on compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and regional reliability standards.
• Evaluates feasibility of major transmission projects, including underground and High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) options.
• Conducts economic and risk analyses for strategic investment decisions.
• Develops methodologies for probabilistic planning and scenario analysis.
• Prepares executive-level reports summarizing system performance and future needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.