Experienced Engineer Transmission Planning

Provides technical and analytical support for transmission planning, electric system modeling, and related economic evaluation to help ensure reliable, cost-effective electric service. This role develops and maintains transmission and resource models, performs planning studies, and supports evaluation of transmission system changes, generation interconnections, and market impacts in alignment with the Company's energy supply strategy and long-range planning objectives.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing.

• Perform transmission planning and electric system studies to evaluate reliability, performance, and economic impacts of the present and future generation and transmission system.
• Develop, maintain, and apply power flow, production cost, and related analytical models used to assess transmission improvements, resource additions and retirements, and market outcomes.
• Conduct technical analyses using planning and modeling tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, and PLEXOS to support transmission and resource planning decisions.
• Review transmission system models, plans, and study results prepared by MISO, ATC, and other external entities to ensure the Company's system and interests are accurately represented.
• Monitor the MISO and PJM interconnection processes to assess impacts on Company resources.
• Participate in regulatory and ISO stakeholder meetings and proceedings to represent Company interests.
• Assess the reliability, operational, and cost impacts of proposed and planned transmission projects, system constraints, and changing market conditions.
• Prepare and provide accurate system, load, and resource model data for internal stakeholders and external organizations including ATC, MISO, and regulatory or industry partners to satisfy data requests and relevant NERC Compliance responsibilities.
• Support planning analyses used in fuel cost recovery, rate case support, and other financial or regulatory filings.
• Prepare clear written reports, study summaries, and presentations that communicate technical findings, assumptions, and recommendations to a range of audiences.
• Partner with Energy Planning, Energy Supply, Regulatory, Finance, and other internal teams to support departmental and enterprise objectives.
• Maintain awareness of emerging industry developments, planning practices, market changes, and analytical tools; recommend process or modeling improvements where appropriate.

These are in addition to MGE's core competencies.

• Manages Complexity - Works effectively through technical, regulatory, and market ambiguity across interconnected systems.
• Decision Quality - Uses sound judgment, data, and technical analysis to reach timely, well-reasoned conclusions.
• Tech Savvy - Applies technology, modeling tools, and technical knowledge effectively to solve business problems.
• Plans and Aligns - Organizes work, priorities, and analyses to support team goals and long-range planning needs.
• Balances Stakeholders - Considers the needs of internal and external stakeholders while supporting reliable and cost-effective planning outcomes.

• Transmission planning and power system analysis - Advanced
• Power flow and production cost modeling - Advanced
• Use of planning tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, and PLEXOS - Advanced
• Data analysis and interpretation - Advanced
• Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools - Advanced
• Technical writing and presentation of study results - Intermediate to Advanced
• Knowledge of organized wholesale power markets, including MISO and LMP-based markets - Intermediate
• Understanding of generation, transmission, and electric utility planning principles - Advanced

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or progress toward licensure desirable

• Typically requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in transmission planning, power systems analysis, utility planning, energy markets, or a related engineering field
• Experience with utility transmission models, generation and transmission system analysis, and/or regional transmission organization processes preferred
• Experience preparing technical studies, reports, and recommendations for internal or external stakeholders preferred

This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.