Sr. Transmission Planning Engineer

Overview

Plan and model transmission grid integration of renewables, storage, and large loads.

Key Responsibilities

• inverter analysis
• facts analysis
• hvdc analysis
• dynamic analysis
• transmission modeling
• pscad simulation

Tasks

Bring your positive energy to ATC! We're looking for a Transmission Planning Engineer to be part of our collaborative team that assesses the present and future needs of the electrical grid. As part of our team, you’ll use electrical system models to determine the best approaches to helping the industry transition from reliance on traditional forms of generation to clean renewable resources, energy storage, and other types of emerging technologies and reliably integrate many new types of large loads. -Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources, FACTS, and HVDC devices to ensure system performance criteria is met -Dynamic and transient analysis in support of various requirements and projects across system planning and in coordination with other impacted departments -Detailed transmission line modeling and analysis of EHV facilities in the PSCAD software for new projects

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• transmission planning
• electromagnetic analysis
• model validation
• forecasting
• customer coordination

What You Bring

ATC is recognized as an industry leader in adopting new technologies and types of reliability analysis, such as electromagnetic transient analysis, to assure the reliable transition to sustainable resources, expand the transmission grid, and integrate new types of large loads. You’ll use your bachelor’s or advanced degree in electrical engineering (or related degree) and/or experience in transmission system planning to help new resources and loads connect to the system by coordinating with interconnection customers, validating modeling data, forecasting transmission system issues, and collaborating on solutions to optimize transmission system reliability and efficiency.

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Benefits

ATC embraces flexibility in our work and our workplace. We trust our employees to get work done where and when it makes sense, depending on the schedule for the day and the needs of the business. This position is not a 100% remote role and would require relocation to Wisconsin. The targeted base pay for this position is $125,200 to $146,100 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more. *The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates.

About Atc

-Born over two decades ago to energize the Upper Midwest, they emerged as a guardian of grid reliability. -From the outset, they’ve connected power generation to homes, ensuring energy flows every minute of every day. -Their financial growth parallels industry change, investing in technology and efficiencies to support evolving energy policy. -They design, maintain and operate high-voltage transmission lines and infrastructure, adapting for renewables. -Typical projects include regional grid upgrades, capacity planning, and integrating wind or solar generation. -They partner with communities and universities, supporting STEM programs to build tomorrow’s energy workforce. -Their leadership blends engineering rigor with customer focus, steering a utility-scale mission across multiple states. -Rooted in the past but future-ready, they straddle legacy systems and modern renewables to keep the lights on.

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