Senior Area-Transmission Planner or Planner II (Electrical Engineer) - Salt Lake City, UT - 105161
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
Contributes to planning and implementation of transmission projects necessary to ensure that the transmission system continues to reliably and efficiently accommodate customer needs. Utilizes engineering methods to demonstrate compliance with NERC/WECC Reliability Standards. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company s generation, transmission facilities/systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, modify, and evaluate the Bulk Electric System (100 kV 500 kV) transmission grid, processes, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods to demonstrate compliance with NERC/WECC reliability standards.
- Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments to the Bulk Electric System.
- Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level planners, engineers, technicians and drafters.
- Perform generator interconnection studies, largely renewable energy projects, and transmission service request studies
- Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.
- Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
- Maintain project timeliness and budgets.
- Participate in the development of new WECC/NERC standards to influence the successful implementation of clear/concise standards that support improved reliability for the electric system.
- Coordinate with neighboring utilities on planning studies for interconnected transmission and generation facilities.
- Prepare the annual screening studies for NERC compliance.
- Perform Bulk Electric System power flow stability studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of five or more years of directly related experience in transmission modeling, transmission system engineering and/or transmission system planning.
- Self-motivated with the ability to also work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, particularly the NERC reliability standards for transmission.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus.
- Demonstrated communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools and software applications including power flow and dynamic analysis, data base management (PI), Visio, Microsoft Office Suite , and use of EMS or SCADA.
- Ability to effectively incorporate experience and training into reliable and effective work products.
In addition to the above, the Sr Area-Transmission Planner II requirements include:
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- A minimum of eight or more years of directly related experience in transmission modeling, transmission system engineering and/or transmission system planning.
- Advanced technical degree or professional engineer (PE) required.
Preferences
- Power Option (particularly Power System Analysis utilizing PSS/E software)
- Prior transmission planning experience, particularly within the Western Interconnection
Additional Information
Req ID:
105161
Company Code:
PacifiCorp
Primary Location:
Salt Lake City
Department:
Pacific Power
Schedule:
No Selection
Personnel Subarea:
EXEMPT
Hiring Range:
93,900.00 - 127,300.00
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.
It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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