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Transmission Planning Engineer

Citizens Electric Corporation, Perryville, MO, United States


Transmission Planner
Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC)

Perryville, MO | Full-Time | Exempt

Citizens Electric Corporation is seeking a Transmission Planner to provide electrical engineering support for the planning and operation of our transmission system. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, supporting long-range planning efforts, and maintaining compliance with MISO and NERC standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze transmission system models using tools such as PSS®E

Perform steady-state and dynamic system studies and recommend solutions to current and future system needs

Support transmission planning criteria, facility ratings, and long‑range engineering plans

Prepare engineering analyses, project scopes, cost estimates, and technical reports

Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, MISO, NERC, and other external stakeholders

Support System Operations and assist with NERC compliance activities

Participate in on‑call rotation and outage response as required

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

3+ years of related experience preferred

Experience with MISO or other RTOs and NERC standards strongly preferred

Proficiency in power system modeling software and Microsoft Office

Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Working Conditions

Primarily office‑based with periodic fieldwork in high‑voltage environments

Occasional travel, overtime, and emergency response required

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