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2d ago

General Engineer-Distribution Capacity Planning

ComEd Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2d ago

$92k - $127k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Business Analytics

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Job Description

The General Engineer leads and supports engineering efforts across ComEd's utility infrastructure, including electric and gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This onsite role in Oakbrook Terrace, IL offers a salary range of USD 92,000 to 126,500 per year and requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with relevant experience to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex engineering assignments, exercising independent judgment under the guidance of senior engineers, including data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, drawing conclusions, and presenting recommendations to management. Time allocation is approximately 50%.
Leads small engineering projects or tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements and standards are met. Time allocation is approximately 30%.
Provides technical support and consultation to engineering and operating groups, assisting in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment, including review and validation of studies, blueprints, or designs against established engineering principles.
Participates in the evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes, contributing to project planning and implementation, and may assign and review work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
4 to 7 years of professional engineering experience.
Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments.
Minimum of two related career experiences (defined as changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) or Engineer in Training, or 50 percent complete with an advanced technical degree, MBA, or Project Management Certification.

Technologies

CYMDIST
PSS/E
Python
PLS-CAD
Pole Foreman
Power BI

Benefits

Salary: USD 92,000–126,500 per year
Annual bonus: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off and leave options including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programs including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree or graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management Certification
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with all management levels
Strong written and oral communication, presentation, report generation, and technical writing skills
Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar

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27d ago

Associate Transmission Planning Engineer

AES Corporation Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH

27d ago

Full time Electrical Engineering Engineering Power Flow Analysis

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Job Description

Join AES Corporation in Dayton, Ohio on site as an Associate Transmission Planning Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to influence the reliability, adequacy, and security of the 34.5 kV to 345 kV transmission system under FERC 715. You will conduct and support steady-state, dynamic, transient, and voltage-stability analyses, helping shape planning studies that ensure AES Indiana customers receive reliable service. The position involves collaboration with Indiana's utilities, participation in regional planning processes, and readiness for regulatory audits and plan reviews.

Responsibilities

Support the annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment by applying steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools in alignment with FERC 715.
Assist in documenting the NERC EOP-005 System Restoration assessment from Blackstart Resources using PSCAD for transient studies.
Help document the annual NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment by modeling realistic and historical attacks on transmission equipment to evaluate potential instability, separation, or cascading within an interconnection, using TARA, PSS®E, and DSA Tools.
Assist with or perform FAC-002 qualified changes and material modification impact studies to determine if new or modified load, generation, or transmission could prevent meeting FERC 715 performance requirements, using steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic, and transient techniques with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools.
Support evaluation of transmission system optimization and proposed plans to reduce overall investments while incorporating traditional methods and new technologies such as GETs.
Participate in stakeholder meetings, plan projects, and evaluate MISO’s MTEP to ensure a just and reasonable transmission scope using steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic analyses with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools under FERC 715.
Engage in stakeholder processes for MISO’s Expedited Project Review (EPR) and Expedited Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS), assisting planning and evaluation with steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic, and transient analyses using TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715.
Collaborate with Indiana’s five investor-owned utilities and two generation and transmission cooperatives to develop a cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan serving current and future Indiana customers.
Prepare for and respond to regulatory audits by NERC, IURC, FERC, and MISO to demonstrate adherence to Transmission and Distribution Tariffs and NERC compliance.
Provide Transmission Operations Control Center assistance during emergencies such as severe weather, repairs, or system restoration to ensure timely energization for AES Indiana customers.
Document tasks related to NERC standards including TPL-007, TPL-008, FAC-003, FAC-010, FAC-011, FAC-014, PRC-012, and PRC-026 using steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic, and transient techniques with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Technologies

TARA
PSS®E
ASPEN
DSA Tools
PSCAD
GETs

Highly Desired Skills

Degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in power systems studies.
Fundamentals of Engineering exam passed.
Strong report writing, analytical, and compliance skills.
In-depth knowledge of NERC, FERC, and PJM/MISO regulatory frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Solid technical understanding of transmission grid concepts.
Experience with PSSE, TARA, DSA Tools or comparable software.
Experience with ASPEN, CAPE, or similar tools.
Experience with PSCAD or similar transient analysis software.

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1mo ago

Power Systems Software Engineer - Optimization

Siemens Schenectady, NY

Schenectady, NY

1mo ago Closed

$100k - $207k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Optimization Power System Simulation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 2, 2026).

Job Description

Siemens Grid Software offers an onsite opportunity in Schenectady, NY for a Power Systems Software Engineer focusing on Optimization. Based in the New York Capital Region, you will collaborate daily with engineers to maintain and enhance the PSS E power systems simulation platform and to develop optimization algorithms. This role emphasizes hands-on collaboration, impactful work on grid analysis, and the use of modern development practices.

Compensation ranges from USD 100,450 to USD 206,640 per year. The position is based onsite in Schenectady, NY, with the chance to work closely with a multidisciplinary Grid Simulation software development team and contribute to significant power systems modeling efforts.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain mathematical algorithms for power system simulation and optimization.
Collaborate with the Grid Simulation software development team to design, implement, test, and document software using SAFe, Jira, Confluence, and Git.
Implement primarily in C, C++, and Fortran, applying object‑oriented and functional programming techniques to accelerate power system modeling.
Create robust tests to evaluate performance, correctness, and usability of the software.
Provide estimates and analysis for development tasks and project planning.
Stay current with new developments in power system analysis, modeling, and optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field with knowledge of mathematical optimization and software engineering.
Proven ability to develop robust software and deliver quality code.
Experience developing in Fortran, C, or C++; Python is a strong plus due to a multi‑language codebase.
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional software development experience, or a graduate degree with hands‑on coding experience.
Completion of a Siemens software development internship.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Experience developing on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Familiarity with automated software build processes and environments.
Experience using Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
Experience using git for source control, preferably GitLab.
Strong communication and presentation skills in English, both written and verbal.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Collaborative teammate with solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

Technologies

PSS E; languages: C, C++, Fortran, Python
Development tools: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence
Methodologies: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

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1mo ago

Power Systems Studies Engineer

Kimley-Horn Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL

1mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Analytical Skills AutoCAD

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 2, 2026).

Job Description

Benefits

Exceptional retirement plan with a 2:1 employer match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive health coverage with affordable medical, dental, and vision options.
Time off and flexibility including personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Financial wellness features such as 401(k) with student loan matching and performance-based bonuses.
Professional development through tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
Family-friendly benefits including new parent leave, family-building resources, and childcare support.

Why Kimley-Horn

This in-office position in Orlando, FL, supports power delivery work for clients in the power and energy sectors. Kimley-Horn centers people, clients, and employees in its approach. The firm emphasizes helping clients achieve their goals while fostering an environment where professionals can grow. The culture values quality built by proactive, hardworking teams, and supports continual professional development.

Responsibilities

Support the power electrical team to analyze systems, build software models, and prepare reports for projects across commercial, industrial, and generation sectors.
Perform Load Flow and Reactive Power analyses.
Conduct arc flash, short-circuit, and coordination studies using ETAP or other steady-state power system tools.
Run transient studies with PSS/E and PSCAD.
Carry out harmonic analyses using ETAP, PSCAD, or related transient software.
Collaborate with the electrical team to develop calculations and drawings for various project types.
Continuously expand knowledge in the power and energy industries.
Assist with project design, specifications, and plans support.
Review work to ensure it meets Kimley-Horn quality standards.

Requirements

2 or more years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in an engineering firm or EPC.
Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, WinIGS, or CDEGS is preferred.
Understanding of NEC 2020 and IEEE standards or willingness to learn, with interest in emerging technologies.
General understanding of engineering and energy systems.
Foundational knowledge of load flow, protection coordination, short circuit, and arc flash study methodologies.
Proficiency with AutoCAD for CAD tasks.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to manage multiple project teams concurrently and work independently or within a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
PE certification or path toward licensure is preferred.

Technologies

ETAP
PSS/E
PSCAD
WinIGS
CDEGS
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office

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2mo ago

Associate Transmission Planning Engineer

AES Corporation Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH

2mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Capacity Planning Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 20, 2026).

Job Description

AES Corporation offers an opportunity to contribute to the reliability and security of critical 34.5–345 kV transmission systems, onsite in Dayton, Ohio. In this role you will use industry-standard tools to support planning studies under FERC 715, collaborate with Indiana's utilities to craft cost-effective transmission plans, and help ensure readiness for regulatory audits. You will also support emergency operations to restore energization for AES Indiana customers, and grow your expertise through involvement in regional planning processes and NERC, FERC, and MISO compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Support the annual NERC TPL-001 Transmission System Planning Performance Assessment using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic power system analyses with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools under FERC 715.
Assist with documentation for NERC EOP-005 System Restoration from Blackstart Resources, applying transient analyses with PSCAD.
Contribute to the NERC CIP-014 Physical Security assessment by modeling realistic and historical physical attacks to evaluate potential instability, separation, or cascading, using TARA, PSS®E, and DSA Tools.
Support or perform FAC-002 qualified changes and material modification impact studies to determine if new or modified loads, generation, or transmission threaten meeting FERC 715 performance, employing steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic, and transient techniques with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as needed.
Evaluate transmission system optimization and proposed plans to reduce overall investment while maintaining reliable service, leveraging traditional methods and emerging technologies such as GETs.
Participate in stakeholder meetings, plan projects, and evaluate MISO’s regional Transmission Planning process (MTEP) to ensure just and reasonable scope using steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, and DSA Tools under FERC 715.
Engage in stakeholder activities for MISO’s Expedited Project Review (EPR) and Expedited Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS) to assess Transmission Projects with steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic, and transient techniques using TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as governed by FERC 715.
Collaborate with Indiana’s five vertically integrated Investor-Owned Utilities and two Generation & Transmission Cooperatives to develop a cost-effective forecasted Transmission Plan that reliably serves current and new Indiana customers.
Prepare for and participate in regulatory audits by entities including NERC, IURC, FERC, and MISO to demonstrate adherence to Transmission Tariffs, Distribution Tariffs, and NERC compliance.
Provide Transmission Operations Control Center support during emergencies such as extreme weather, repairs, or system restoration to restore energization for AES Indiana’s customers.
Document tasks related to NERC standards (including TPL-007, TPL-008, FAC-003, FAC-010, FAC-011, FAC-014, PRC-012, PRC-026) using steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic, and transient analyses with TARA, PSS®E, ASPEN, DSA Tools, and PSCAD as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Technologies

TARA
PSS®E
ASPEN
DSA Tools
PSCAD
CAPE
GETs

Highly Desired Skills

Bachelor's degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in power systems studies
Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering
Proficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures
Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO)
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, verbally and in writing
Strong technical knowledge of the transmission grid
Proficiency with PSSE, TARA, DSA Tools, or similar software
Proficiency with ASPEN, CAPE, or similar software
Proficiency with PSCAD or similar software

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2mo ago

Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer

AES Corporation Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH

2mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Compliance Power System Simulation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 20, 2026).

Job Description

This on-site role in Dayton, Ohio focuses on leading transmission compliance activities and overseeing the development, maintenance, and validation of AES's internal Transmission Planning models, with an emphasis on regulatory adherence and risk mitigation. The position requires collaborative engagement with regulators and internal teams to explain protocols and strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead transmission compliance activities for AES utilities, including but not limited to FAC-001, FAC-002, FAC-008, MOD-32, and other applicable NERC/FERC/PJM/MISO activities.
Manage the development, maintenance, and validation practices of internal Transmission Planning models.
Ensure the company maintains technical compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Institute best-practice procedures for compliance and risk mitigation.
Develop strategies and implementation plans for compliance-related matters.
Explain and define compliance protocols and measures to collaborators and relevant authorities.
Advise management on compliance-related matters.
Monitor the status of various business operations to ensure regulatory conformity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Electric Utility industry.
Problem-solving abilities are essential.

Technologies

PSSE
TARA

Highly Desired Skills

Proficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures.
Detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, PJM/MISO).
Experience with process analysis.
The ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.
Proven technical knowledge and understanding of the Transmission grid.
Proficiency with PSSE, TARA or similar software.

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3mo ago

Research & Development Engineer

Basler Electric Company Highland, IL

Highland, IL

3mo ago Closed

$131k - $151k/yr Full time Automation Control Algorithms Control Systems

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 12, 2026).

Job Description

The Research & Development Engineer is responsible for planning, conducting, and directing major engineering R&D projects related to electric power systems. The role involves developing innovative solutions, applying advanced techniques, and interfacing with customers while representing Basler Electric as needed. This on-site position is based in Highland, IL, with a salary range of USD 131,000 to 150,500 per year. A BSEE degree or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of experience are required.

Responsibilities

Identifies and proposes innovative concepts for advanced protection and control of electrical power systems.
Assists customers and fellow engineers in performing simulations and power system studies.
Drafts detailed engineering specifications and proposals, incorporating protection and control algorithms.
Designs protection and control systems and develops software for embedded applications.
Develops models, algorithms, and proposals for protection and control to support project estimating and quoting for products used in power systems.
Assists in establishing design criteria to meet customer requirements for new products.
Directs and/or tests design concepts through simulation or prototyping, conducting design reviews as needed.
Directs and/or records design test data for traceability and analysis.
Conducts periodic reviews of the total design concept to ensure alignment with project goals.
Documents the theory of operation for developed systems and concepts.
Proficient with industry-standard simulation tools used in power engineering.
Represents Power Systems engineering to internal divisions and externally to customers, government agencies, professional organizations, and the broader industry Basler Electric serves.
Participates in industry organizations to support and promote Basler Electric and its target markets.
Supervises and coordinates other engineers and technicians as assigned to specific projects.
Travels as necessary to develop or support business opportunities, new product solutions, technology, existing products, and application expertise.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

BSEE degree or equivalent
10 years of experience in electrical power systems protection and control design and/or analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Proficient computer skills
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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