Transmission Planning Engineer

Citizens Electric Corporation

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • PE license preferred
  • 3+ years of related experience preferred
  • Experience with MISO or other RTOs and NERC standards strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in power system modeling software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze transmission system models using tools such as PSS®E
  • Perform steady-state and dynamic system studies and recommend solutions to current and future system needs
  • Support transmission planning criteria, facility ratings, and long-range engineering plans
  • Prepare engineering analyses, project scopes, cost estimates, and technical reports
  • Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, MISO, NERC, and other external stakeholders
  • Support System Operations and assist with NERC compliance activities
  • Participate in on-call rotation and outage response as required

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic setting
  • Participation in long-range planning and compliance activities
  • Exposure to high-voltage environments
  • Collaboration with recognized industry stakeholders
Full Job Description
Transmission Planner

Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC)
Perryville, MO | Full-Time | Exempt

Citizens Electric Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planner to provide electrical engineering support for the planning and operation of our transmission system. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, supporting long-range planning efforts, and maintaining compliance with MISO and NERC standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze transmission system models using tools such as PSS®E
  • Perform steady-state and dynamic system studies and recommend solutions to current and future system needs
  • Support transmission planning criteria, facility ratings, and long-range engineering plans
  • Prepare engineering analyses, project scopes, cost estimates, and technical reports
  • Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, MISO, NERC, and other external stakeholders
  • Support System Operations and assist with NERC compliance activities
  • Participate in on-call rotation and outage response as required


Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • PE license preferred
  • 3+ years of related experience preferred
  • Experience with MISO or other RTOs and NERC standards strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in power system modeling software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills


Working Conditions
  • Primarily office-based with periodic fieldwork in high-voltage environments
  • Occasional travel, overtime, and emergency response required


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