Transmission Planning Engineer

Austin, Texas

Piper Maddox
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Piper Maddox is exclusively supporting a key player in the space. Our client is hiring a Transmission Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team in Austin, TX.


In this role, you'll lead critical studies on integrating renewables, energy storage, and large-scale industrial loads into the transmission system. You'll use cutting-edge tools like PSSE, DSATools, and PSCAD to perform detailed load flow, stability, and dynamic modeling, ensuring reliability and compliance across the ERCOT region.


What makes this role stand out?

  • Work on grid-transforming projects involving wind, solar, and data center interconnections.
  • Collaborate with key industry groups including ERCOT, NERC, NATF, and EPRI.
  • Influence the evolution of the grid by contributing to stability and inverter-based resource research.

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's in Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years in power systems or related experience
  • Experience running load flow analysis software such as PSSE and or other applications such as VSAT, PSCAD.
  • Deep knowledge of NERC/ERCOT standards and interconnection processes
  • Experienced in performing planning and interconnection studies.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.


Location & Salary:

  • Austin, TX - Hybrid (no remote options)
  • Base: $100k - $150k
Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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