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Transmission Planning Engineer

at DTE Energy

📍 Detroit, MI, US Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

A transmission planning engineer developing models and analyzing power systems to optimize grid performance and support infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and analyze transmission models
  • Perform power flow and stability analysis
  • Support infrastructure upgrades
  • Collaborate with stakeholders
  • Ensure grid reliability

Technical Overview

Uses industry-standard software (PSS(E), PowerWorld, TARA, PSCAD) to simulate and analyze electrical transmission systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level electrical engineer with experience in transmission system modeling and analysis, proficient in industry-standard software tools, supporting grid reliability and infrastructure planning.

Must-Have Skills

Develops and analyzes models of electrical transmission systemsExperience with power flow and stability analysisKnowledge of transmission planning

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with PSS(R)EExperience with PowerWorldExperience with TARAExperience with PSCAD

Tools & Platforms

PSS(R)EPowerWorldTARAPSCAD

Required Skills

Electrical transmission systemsPower flow modelingSystem optimizationPSS(E)PowerWorldTARAPSCADTransmission planningGrid reliability

Hard Skills

Electrical transmission systemsPower flow modelingSystem optimizationPSS(E)PowerWorldTARAPSCADTransmission planningGrid reliability

Soft Skills

Analytical skillsCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingStakeholder engagement

Industry & Role

Industry Energy
Job Function Model and optimize electrical transmission systems for grid reliability and planning

Keywords for Your Resume

Transmission PlanningPower flow modelingSystem optimizationPSS(E)PowerWorldTARAPSCADGrid reliabilityElectrical transmissionModelingTransmission planning

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with transmission modeling software, No background in power system analysis

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