Sr. Transmission Planning Engineer

The Sr. Transmission Planning Engineer leads and performs planning studies for system upgrades, new interconnection requests, and supports capital investment decisions. The role provides analytical expertise to ensure compliance with ERCOT, NERC, FERC, and Texas Reliability Entity standards, engages with ERCOT and other utilities, and supports WETT’s Transmission Operator and Transmission Planning Functions. This position reports to the Transmission Planning Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and analytical expertise to improve the reliability of WETT’s transmission system, identify necessary system upgrades, and ensure compliance with Transmission Planning and Transmission Operator requirements mandated by NERC and ERCOT.
• Lead initiatives to identify development opportunities for WETT through transmission planning analyses and collaboration with other utilities.
• Lead and perform transmission planning analyses, including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Stability studies, as part of the Annual Planning Assessment to ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT standards and to support the development of WETT’s transmission system.
• Manage Transmission Expansion, Generation Interconnection, and Large Load Interconnection projects.
• Participate in and represent WETT at ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), Dynamics Working Group (DWG), System Protection Working Group (SPWG), and other ERCOT stakeholder meetings such as RIWG, LLWG, PLWG, and RPG; ensure WETT’s facilities are properly modeled in the SSWG, DWG, and SPWG cases.
• Support the review of Planning Procedures to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Nodal Protocols, and Planning Guides.
• Work closely with WETT internal departments, ERCOT, utilities, generation and load developers, and third‑party consultants on transmission, generation, and load interconnection projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BSEE from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in transmission planning of electrical utilities.
• Experience with TSPs and ERCOT preferred.
• Expert‑level skills with power system software and simulation tools such as PSSE, TARA, PowerWorld, and ASPEN.
• Knowledge of current NERC, FERC, and ERCOT standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take responsibility, make sound decisions, and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, independent thinking, and adaptability to changing conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary based on experience and professional credentials.
• Robust Paid Time Off including PTO, sabbatical, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including parental leave.
• Employer‑matching 401(k) to support long‑term financial goals.
• A collaborative, team‑focused culture built on respect, partnership, and shared success.