Transmission Planning Engineer – Economic Planning

ATC

Transmission Planning Engineer for ATC evaluating transmission systems and developing solutions for reliability and compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and industry partners to support economic efficiency.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeCottage Grove • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape the future of the electric grid.
Evaluate the transmission system, identify future needs, and develop solutions that support reliability, compliance, and economic efficiency.
Collaborate with internal teams, regional partners like MISO, and industry stakeholders to translate technical insights into meaningful system plans.
Perform transmission planning studies to evaluate system performance and future needs.
Build, validate, and troubleshoot system models.
Apply FERC, NERC, and MISO standards to planning activities.
Define study methodologies, scenarios, and system drivers.
Develop and recommend cost-effective, reliable transmission solutions.
Partner cross-functionally to align on system needs and priorities.
Prepare clear, defensible technical recommendations and reports.
Support regulatory filings, stakeholder discussions, and planning documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of power systems, including 3-phase AC theory and transmission operations
Experience with power flow analysis and system modeling
Ability to interpret and apply industry standards (FERC, NERC, MISO)
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, or related field
2+ years of relevant experience (utility or power systems experience preferred)
Familiarity with transmission system modeling tools, such as PROMOD
Understanding of electric transmission systems and planning concepts
Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

power systems3-phase AC theorytransmission operationspower flow analysissystem modelingtransmission planning studiessystem performance evaluationcost-effective transmission solutionsanalytical mindsetproblem-solving

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtranslating technical findingsclear recommendationsdefensible reporting

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license