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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Job Type: Full Time

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Title: Associate Transmission Planner / Transmission Planner Location: UT-Salt Lake City For internal MidAmerican Energy Holding Company employee consideration General Purpose Contributes to planning and implementation of transmission projects necessary to ensure that the transmission system continues to reliably and efficiently accommodate customer needs. Utilizes engineering methods to demonstrate compliance with NERC/WECC Reliability Standards. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the CompanyA??s generation, transmission facilities/systems. Responsibilities of this position include the following: * Design, develop, modify, and evaluate transmission systems, processes, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods to demonstrate compliance with NERC/WECC reliability standards. * Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments. * Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results. * Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs. * Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work. * Maintain project timeliness and budgets. * Participate in the development of new WECC/NERC standards to influence the successful implementation of clear/concise standards that support improved reliability for the electric system. Requirements of this position include the following: * BachelorA??s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. * Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments. * Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, the National Electric Codes, and NERC and WECC reliability standards. * Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calm. * Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations. * Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools and software applications including power flow and dynamic analysis, data base management (PI), Visio, Microsoft Office Suite including Access, and use of EMS or SCADA. In addition to the above, candidates may be considered for a mid-level position if they also meet the following requirement: * A minimum of three or more years of directly related experience in transmission modeling, transmission engineering and/or transmission system planning. Preference may be given to candidates who meet the above requirements and have the following: * Professional Engineer (PE) certification * Power Option (particularly Power System Analysis) * Advanced Degree All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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