2458m - Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning and Interconnections

Atlanta, Georgia, United States


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Type: Permanent

Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Engineering

Industry: Natural Resources / Utility - Electric Power

Salary: 160k - 190k plus bonus and comprehensive benefits including 401k match, company funded retirement plan and relocation assistance

Reference ID: 2458m

Date Posted: 11/07/2025

Shortcut: http://management-recruiters-of-bonita-springs.jobs.mrinetwork.com/i9wVy5


Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning and Interconnections      

Direct certain Transmission Planning activities of the Corporation by providing work direction, reviewing work products, and managing Departmental programs supporting the Corporation's transmission interests in two primary areas: 1) generation interconnection and transmission service studies/issues, 2) planning of the Bulk Electric System (BES) to meet forecasted demand and delivery obligations. Perform expert-level technical analyses to evaluate load/generation additions, dynamic/transient system response, transmission system capacity, and/or other analyses as assigned. Develop and/or approve transmission plan/project recommendations that support internal and external approval for the release of capital transmission construction projects involved with the primary areas listed above. Represent the Corporation on internal and external teams, committees, and industry groups. Promote a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement. Provides expert technical advice in developing recommendations to executive staff.

 

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the quality and timeliness of all work products in assigned areas
  • Ensure all analyses adhere to applicable NERC Reliability Standards, Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Guidelines and Procedures, and internal processes
  • Provide training and mentoring of other transmission planning engineers with respect to assigned areas
  • Perform a lead role in developing positions that support corporate strategic goals and in resolving issues internally and externally

Individuals in this role will serve as a subject matter expert and a primary point of contact for the Bulk System Planning department in their assigned technical area(s) as well as lead departmental efforts in the performance of complex technical analysis, R&D initiatives, and inter-company transmission planning coordination obligations

 

Qualifications:

  • BSEE, Power Systems or similar and Licensed PE or MSEE required
  • 8-10+ years of electric utility power systems analysis or planning experience with 6+ years focused on transmission system planning
  • Working knowledge of mandatory ERO Reliability Standards and experience in a key leadership role is required
  • Process design and procedure writing along with experience in the preparation for and coordination of compliance audits are desirable.
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, etc.
  • Effective communicator who develops relationships, works cross-functionally and communicates persuasively
  • Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

 

Company Brief

Transmission electric cooperative that plans, builds and maintains the high-voltage electrical infrastructure that delivers power to Georgia’s 38 Electric Membership Corporations providing electricity to over 4.5 million Georgians

 

Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning and Interconnections- 2458m

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This position is being offered through Management Recruiters of Bonita Springs, Inc., who proudly supports Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment.  We are committed to workforce diversity.  M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.  Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

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