Engineer II, High Voltage Planning

Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)

About the role

This role involves performing advanced transmission system analyses. The successful candidate will conduct studies such as steady‑state power flow, short circuit, transient stability, voltage stability, and transfer capability to ensure system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow, short circuit, and stability studies to identify and determine necessary system improvements for maintaining transmission system reliability.
• Update power flow models to accurately reflect changes in topology, resources, and load.
• Represent the company on applicable ERCOT and NERC working groups, user groups, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NERC standards, produce compliance reports, and participate in audit activities.
• Work cooperatively and jointly with other departments within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience, including performing engineering calculations and/or design.

Work Environment

Fast‑paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work a varied schedule, including occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime on nights and/or weekends, to complete projects and meet deadlines. Work is primarily indoors in an office setting, with travel as necessary. May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities to aid in restoration efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401(k) with company match after 12 months.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On‑demand training program, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6 + months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.