Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.

Join our team at Associated Electric Inc. as a Planning Engineer! As a key member of our Engineering & Operations Department, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring we maintain electrical reliability well into the future, while also ensuring compliance with transmission planning standards set by FERC, NERC, and SERC. In this role, you will be performing steady-state, short circuit, and stability studies, in addition to working with a team to accurately model the AECI transmission system.

If you have a passion for precision and a commitment to compliance, we want you on our team! Apply now and be part of shaping the future of energy transmission at AECI.

What You'll Be doing:

• Conducts basic load flow and short circuit transmission system analyses
• Maintains transmission database
• Performs model development related to specific studies
• Writes technical reports and operating procedures
• Conducts steady-state, short circuit, and stability studies to ensure the reliability of the Bulk Electric System

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering
• Basic understanding of Transmission Planning's processes, reliability standards, and electric grid operation
• Basic understanding of substation design and protective relaying
• Engineer in Training (EIT) desired, but not required
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events.

Associated's culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!

To learn more and apply for a position, please visit . You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

Job Posting: 4/25/24

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