Transmission Planning EngineerGlobal Technical Talent • Oakland, CA, United States

Transmission Planning Engineer

Global Technical Talent • Oakland, CA, United States

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Primary Job Title :

Transmission Planning Engineer

Alternate / Related Job Titles :

Electrical Transmission Engineer

Power Systems Planning Engineer

Grid Planning Engineer

Transmission Systems Analyst

Energy Infrastructure Engineer

Location : Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility :

Hybrid - Remote and onsite as business needs require within the service territory

Job Details :

Position Type : Full-time, Direct Hire
Salary : $117k - 175k / year

Job Summary :

The Transmission Planning Engineer provides technical expertise in transmission system reliability analysis and solution development to support generation interconnection, renewable portfolio standards (RPS) goals, and compliance with NERC and WECC standards. Working within the Transmission System Planning department, this role contributes to multi-year assessments, transmission expansion planning, and collaboration with CAISO, CPUC, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, and economic electric service.

Key Responsibilities :

Plan, develop, and recommend innovative transmission system plans in compliance with CAISO, NERC, WECC, and FERC requirements.

Participate in CAISO Generation Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedure Studies (GIDAP) and perform power flow and transient stability simulation analyses .

Support and lead generation interconnection study deliverables, including basecase creation, analysis, mitigation development, and coordination with CAISO and interconnection customers.

Conduct long-term studies for retail load interconnection to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

Review and develop simulation models of transmission lines and substations for planning databases.

Develop and maintain scripts using EPCL, Python, and related programming tools for simulation automation.

Collaborate with external agencies such as CAISO and CPUC on transmission projects.

Participate in complex studies, including Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) design.

Mentor junior planning engineers and contribute to departmental best practices.

Required Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical engineering, planning, and / or operations.

Nice-to-Have Experience :

Transmission planning experience with knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards.

Proficiency with PSLF or similar load flow simulation tools.

Programming experience in Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL.

EIT / PE Certification or CA Registered Electrical Engineer license.

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Required Skills :

Technical simulation and power system modeling.

Stakeholder collaboration with internal and external partners.

Application of transmission planning methodologies.

Preferred Skills :

Advanced simulation and transient stability analysis.

Regulatory compliance expertise.

Mentorship and technical leadership.

Additional Skills :

Development of basecase assumptions and steady state / dynamic models.

Coordination with multi-agency project teams.

Involvement in industry forums and technical workgroups.

About the Client :

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Known for reliable energy delivery, a positive work environment, and a strong commitment to community impact.

About GTT :

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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