Transmission Planning Engineer
Location
Oakland, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$115,000 - $175,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-26
Responsibilities
- Plan and recommend comprehensive transmission plans to ensure reliable operation of the electric transmission system.
- Participate in generation interconnection studies and perform technical simulations to meet compliance requirements.
- Lead generation interconnection study deliverables and coordinate with CAISO and customers.
- Conduct long-term studies to develop strategies for efficient transmission system operation.
- Develop transmission system models and perform planning studies for retail load interconnection.
- Collaborate with CAISO and CPUC on electric transmission planning projects.
- Mentor Associate and Entry-level planning engineers.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in electrical engineering or planning.
- Experience with electric transmission planning studies and power flow analysis.
- Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards.
- Programming experience in languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, or EPCL.
- EIT/PE Certification or registered Electrical Engineer in California is a plus.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is desired.
