Engineer II - Transmission Planning

Cleco • Pineville, LA • 1w ago

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco- where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow.

The Engineer II - Transmission Planning is an experienced professional capable of performing Transmission Engineering studies under some supervision. This employee will have the opportunity to perform Steady State, Dynamic and Adjusted Production Cost studies for both the long term and near term planning horizons. This engineer is responsible for performing studies to ensure that Cleco Powers Transmission system will serve our customers well into the future. Transmission Planning engineer is responsible for performing studies as needed for both Cleco Power and Cleco Cajun as well as multiple departments within both Cleco companies to ensure reliable operation of the Bulk electric system.

Key Responsibilities

Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.

Performs both Long and Short Range studies of the transmission system to identify deficiencies and recommend feasible alternative solutions to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance requirements. Perform sensitivity studies of these alternatives to justify capital transmission projects to meet Cleco Power's transmission strategy.

Coordinate data with neighboring transmission companies and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) for development of annual powerflow models.

Accurately model operational condition for next day assessments and to assist in the outage coordination process.

Perform studies for new customer loads and or new generation interconnections as needed.

Serve as a technical resource for studies performed for external departments.

Model and promote ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject.

Support Transmission Operations desk for real time events as needed.

Utilizes Engineering standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary.

Assist entry-level staff within assigned project teams, leveraging technical experience to help to onboard them and in support of meeting project milestones.

Provide communication to their manager to provide status updates on project activities, and identify risks in delivery or resourcing needs.

Continue to develop an understanding of the Cleco and neighboring entities Transmission Network.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or with NCEES Certification to sit for the FE

0-5+ years of related experience

Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent math skills

Ability to work under Pressure

Ability to recognize process improvements opportunities and make improvements

Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job

Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner

Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data.

Licenses and Certifications

FE Certification preferred

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

Building Partnerships

Leading Teams

Business Acumen

Communication

Courage

Building Self-Insight

Driving for Results

Energizing the Organization

Driving Execution

Building Trusting Relationships

Driving Innovation

Planning and Organizing

Safety

Establishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Engineering Technology

Equipment utilization

Multi Project Management

Project and Program Risk Management

Strategic Planning and Analysis

Transmission operations risk management

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

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