Transmission Planning Engineer

About Associated Electric Cooperative

Associated Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperatives and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa—providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. We employ 700+ people across our MO/AR/OK territory.

About the Role

As a Transmission Planning Engineer, you will help shape the reliability and future performance of the electric transmission system through power system modeling, transmission planning studies, and technical analysis. You will support Associated Electric Cooperative's mission by building accurate models, analyzing system needs, and developing practical solutions that keep power moving safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Conduct load flow, short circuit, and stability studies to evaluate transmission system performance and identify solutions
• Build and maintain transmission system models through regional model-building groups and in-house automation tools
• Maintain accurate transmission planning databases by updating, validating, and communicating equipment data
• Prepare clear technical reports, compliance documents, study summaries, and meeting notes
• Collaborate with G&T partners, internal teams, and external organizations to support coordinated transmission planning
• Contribute to transmission planning processes that support reliability, compliance, and long-term system needs

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Typically 0 to 3 years of power industry experience for entry-level placement
• Basic understanding of transmission planning, reliability standards, substation design, transmission line design, and protective relaying
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Acute attention to detail and the ability to review technical information for accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment with occasional travel for meetings or cooperative-related work

Preferred Qualifications

• Power systems emphasis within an electrical engineering degree
• Engineer in Training certification
• Experience or coursework related to power system analysis, transmission planning, or reliability standards
• Python experience
• AI experience
• EMT analysis

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Top pay reflecting your experience and contributions
• 401(k) program: Robust plan with generous employer match to help build your financial future
• Paid time off: PTO and paid holidays to ensure work-life integration
• Healthcare coverage: Premier healthcare plan beginning on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

Equal Opportunity

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.

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