Regional Transmission Engineer (Remote or Hybrid)

Under the general direction of the Manager, you will work on highly complex engineering assignments and provide power systems expertise in support of transmission system planning policies and decisions.  You'll participate in WECC planning studies and collaborate with other Regional Transmission Engineering staff, Participating Transmission owners and stakeholders on planning studies and planning initiatives. What's In it for YouBe a part of our purpose in leading the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.You will work in an extremely collaborative environment inside our LEED certified Folsom, California campus.You will be challenged, be a part of a winning team, and your contributions will be rewarded and recognized.What You Will Be DoingPerforms and reviews technical analyses and provides support for economic assessments of the transmission grid. Studies may include but are not limited to: new generation interconnections, controlled grid analyses, independent power flow, transient stability and post-transient analyses, and local capacity requirements. Proposes projects and mitigation alternatives as appropriate.Performs planning studies and produces annual transmission plans in coordination with transmission owners and stakeholders.Implements Transmission Planning Process and Generation Interconnection Process Business Practice Manuals. Self certifies that all NERC Standards applicable to a Planning Coordinator are met.Anticipates, identifies, and resolves engineering-related problems and potential problems. May propose solutions to issues and problems outside of assigned areas of responsibility. Participate in path rating studies and contingency analyses (including power flow, short circuit, stability, and post-transient analyses) to maintain reliable operation of the grid.Provides ongoing active participation in, guidance to, and technical support related to transmission system, renewable integration, customer services group, market operations and operations engineering and other departments within the ISO as required.Provides ISO management and other external entities with essential information relating to the ISO controlled grid and control area.May compile, analyze, and submit data and reports in compliance with external standards and requirements.Represents the ISO's interests in applicable WECC and related committees, work groups, and other public and industry forums.May provide basic training and guidance to Associate Engineers.