Transmission Planning Engineer

About the role

Work with a team of transmission planning engineers to achieve the optimum development of the Ameren transmission system; ensure compliance with relevant NERC Reliability Standards; represent Ameren's interests and shape policy development in the ISO, RRO, and ERO arenas; and execute transmission planning duties in support of other departments or areas. Develop expertise in the power system analysis field, perform special studies, and participate in research as assigned. Key responsibilities include: Perform power-flow, short-circuit, stability, reliability, and facility addition studies of the Ameren transmission system and interconnected transmission systems. Use computer modeling to assess system adequacy and to identify future needs for system improvements. Determine the optimum size, configuration, and timing of new transmission facilities or upgrades to existing facilities. Perform economic analyses to evaluate transmission upgrade and expansion alternatives. Work with others inside and outside of Ameren to reach consensus on transmission upgrades, additions, and new interconnections. Issue engineering documents to communicate conceptual design and initiate detailed design and construction. Participate in studies required to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and Ameren Transmission Planning Criteria. Participate in NERC and Regional (SERC) standards development and compliance activities. Represent Ameren's interest in committees or working groups associated with MISO, SERC, NERC, and other entities. Provide leadership to committees or groups as needed. Perform special studies and participate in activities related to development of MISO Transmission Expansion Plans. Perform generator interconnection studies and identify system upgrades or additions.