Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Manager of Transmission Planning is responsible for all aspects of short and long term transmission planning for the organization. This includes all power system modeling, planning interactions with neighboring transmission systems, interconnections to the 1803 system, and MISO modeling coordination. The position is responsible for staying abreast of MISO transmission and MTEP related issues. This position will work out of 1803's Baton Rouge office.
Key Responsibilities: • Independently performs and/or directs complex transmission planning including steady-state, stability, and capacity transfer studies related to the 1803 system and/or the Members' high voltage systems. • Responsible for the transmission studies and analysis associated with regulatory requirements and standards such as FERC, NERC, SERC, and MISO requirements and activities. • Develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range company objectives, equipment constraints, economic and budget considerations. • Responsible for creation and maintenance of all processes for transmission planning activities at 1803. Ensures all processes are sufficiently documented to facilitate knowledge transfer among the 1803 staff. • Develops and maintains appropriate datasets to facilitate accurate modeling, reporting, and data analysis in all areas of transmission planning. • Overseeing relationships and managing contracts with the transmission owners that 1803 purchases network transmission service from. • Responsible for all planning activities related to generation interconnections and/or load additions and the required coordination with MISO, neighboring and affected utilities, Members, and other organizations. • Oversees and provides power flow modeling assistance for Member cooperatives as needed or requested. • Coordinate and participate in planning meetings with the Members to exchange information regarding future plans, scheduled projects, and the performance of the transmission system. • Ensures appropriate maps and diagrams are created and maintained to accurately represent the 1803 system. • Develop, implement, and administer under-frequency load shed processes in accordance with the MISO and SERC protocols and administer under-frequency programs as necessary. • Serves as the technical representative as needed in interactions with the Louisiana Public Service Commission, contractors, Members, lenders, and/or other utilities for all sectors of transmission planning and related areas. • Participates and represents 1803 in external planning activities, working groups, and stakeholder meetings with entities such as MISO, SERC, neighboring utilities, etc. • Track and maintain awareness of MISO MTEP processes, studies, and deliverables with specific attention to cost allocation, alternative projects, and other items that affect 1803's system and cost • Serving as the Subject Matter Expert in all areas of transmission planning, responsible for compliance with all applicable NERC standards. • Stays fully abreast of all NERC activity, including NERC Alerts and potential changes to NERC standards. • Ensures compliance with the departmental budget constraints. • Provides work direction and/or guidance to other staff/contractors on projects as needed or assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Exhibits mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and standards. • Expert knowledge of power system analysis • Willingly accepts range of assignments. Exhibits a "can do" attitude toward future challenges. • Ability to manage assigned work responsibilities in an independent manner. • Ensures recommendations and decisions are made with a data-driven approach. • Can successfully manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. • Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations). • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside the organization. Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences. • Ability to think logically and independently to accomplish the goals of the organization. • Experience and proficiency in developing efficiencies through processes, computer programs, and scripts (Python). • Complete understanding of one-line diagrams and engineering drawings and schematics. • Ability to operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment. • Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited programs. Emphasis in Power Systems or related study is preferred. • 7 years' experience with power flow analysis in an electric utility. • Registered Professional Engineering license in the State of Louisiana is a plus, but not required. • Must hold a valid driver's license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. • The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. • The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 20 pounds. • The employee may be required to travel overnight to regional and national destinations. • The employee is required to visit substations and other outdoor facilities from time to time. • May be required to work outside normal hours.