Transmission Planning Engineer - Electrical - T&D

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Transmission Planning Engineer - Electrical - T&D

Our client, a regional transmission & distribution company, is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer for a role in New Haven, Connecticut.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) from an ABET college.
• 5 years in the Electric Power Industry with emphasis in transmission planning.
• Understanding and ability to work with advanced power systems analysis software, such as the PSS/E program.
• Must have the ability to conduct and evaluate transmission contingency analysis and power flow studies (i.e. steady-state thermal and voltage, and stability studies), as necessary to plan for the orderly long range expansion of the transmission system.
• Ability to participate on NEPOOL and ISO-NE Working Groups and Task Forces to develop coordinated area wide solutions to interconnected system issues.

Compensation:
Compensation is anticipated to be in the range of $70,000 - $95,000 DOE. The client also offers a full range of benefits including generous relocation assistance. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this career opportunity.

Please be prepared to answer the following questions when applying for this opportunity: (Do not respond with “see resume.”)

1. Please describe your Electric Power Industry experience with emphasis in transmission planning including number of years.

2. Please describe your experience with power flow software. Specify your proficiency with PSS/E including number of years.

3. Please describe your ability to conduct steady-state thermal and voltage, and stability studies.

4. Please explain why you are interested in a position as a Transmission Planning Engineer located in New Haven, Connecticut (Why do you want to live here?)

5. What is your anticipated compensation for this position?

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Primary Skills:

PSS/E, Transmission Planning

Secondary Skills:

Power Flow Studies, Transmission Contingency Analysis, Steady-State Thermal Study, Steady-State Voltage Study, Stability Study

Rate:

$70,000 - $95,000

Total Exp:

5 years

Start Date:

8/2/2010

Location:

New Haven, Connecticut