Transmission Planning Engineer

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana.  With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco— where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Engineer III – Transmission Planning is a career professional capable of performing Transmission Engineering studies independently.  This employee will have the opportunity to perform Steady State, Dynamic and Adjusted Production Cost studies for both the long term and near term planning horizons.  This engineer is responsible for performing studies to ensure that Cleco Powers Transmission system will serve our customers well into the future.  Transmission Planning engineer is responsible for performing studies as needed for both Cleco Power and Cleco Cajun as well as multiple departments within both Cleco companies to ensure reliable operation of the Bulk electric system. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence. Performs both Long and Short Range studies of the transmission system to identify deficiencies and recommend feasible alternative solutions to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance requirements.  Perform sensitivity studies of these alternatives to justify capital transmission projects to meet Cleco Power’s transmission strategy. Coordinate data with neighboring transmission companies and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) for development of annual powerflow models. Accurately model operational condition for next day assessments and to assist in the outage coordination process. Perform studies for new customer loads and or new generation interconnections as needed. Serve as a technical resource for studies performed for external departments. Model and promote ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject. Support Transmission Operations desk for real time events as needed. Utilizes Engineering standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary. Assist entry-level staff within assigned project teams, leveraging technical experience to help to onboard them and in support of meeting project milestones. Provide communication to their manager to provide status updates on project activities, and identify risks in delivery or resourcing needs. Fully understand the Cleco Transmission Network to anticipate issues with studies based on previous work. Qualifications Required  Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum FE/PE preferred 5-7+ years of related experience Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills Excellent math skills Ability to work under Pressure Ability to recognize process improvements opportunities and make improvements Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Licenses and Certifications FE Certification preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Directio TECHNICAL                                                                                 Analytical skills Computer skills Engineering Technology Equipment utilization Multi Project Management Project and Program Risk Management Strategic Planning and Analysis Transmission operations risk management May perform other duties as assigned.