Requisition ID: 88573
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!
Position Specific Description
The Grid Transformation & Integration Department is seeking a dynamic Principal Transmission Planning Engineer to lead initiatives in transforming and integrating Florida Power & Light's (FPL) transmission systems towards a zero-carbon future. You will play a crucial role in conducting transmission studies, analyzing system performance, and ensuring the reliable and cost-effective delivery of electricity.
Job Function:
- Conduct comprehensive transmission studies and analyze system performance to support FPL's sustainable energy transition.
- Develop innovative solutions to unprecedented engineering challenges, focusing on reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with industry working groups, vendors, and policymakers to influence regulations and support corporate goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for high-complexity projects within the Planning team.
Required Skills:
- Strong technical expertise in load flow, short-circuit, and dynamic analysis.
- Proficiency in power flow analysis software such as PSSE, PSLF, TARA, or similar.
- Experience in transmission planning or operations at a major utility, ISO, or RTO.
- Deep understanding of transmission policy, reliability standards, and regulatory issues.
- Ability to coordinate activities with multiple internal and external subject matter experts.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Expertise in short-circuit and dynamic stability analysis.
- Familiarity with simulation software such as VSAT, TSAT, SSAT, ASPEN, CAPE or similar short-circuit or dynamic simulation software
- Experience with PROMOD or similar production cost analysis tools
- Proficiency in electromagnetic transient analysis software such as EMTP-RV, PSCAD or similar
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Computer programming experience (Python, VBA).
This role can be carried out at any FPL location within the state of Florida.
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