Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical lead or study manager for transmission planning projects, overseeing scope, schedule, quality, and client relations.

• Execute steady-state load flow and contingency analyses utilizing PSS/E, PSLF, or PowerWorld.

• Carry out transient stability and dynamic simulation studies for traditional generation and inverter-based resources.

• Spearhead generation and major load interconnection impact studies across regional transmission networks.

• Create and evaluate long-term transmission expansion strategies.

• Assist with compliance efforts related to FERC Order 1920 and Order 2023.

• Conduct studies and assessments in alignment with NERC reliability standards.

• Write and perform quality assurance on technical study reports for regulatory submissions, client deliverables, and interconnection requests.

• Develop automation tools and Python-based solutions for study execution, model management, and output quality assurance.

• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

• Engage in business development activities through proposals, scope development, client presentations, and identifying new opportunities.

• Keep abreast of evolving FERC policies, regional planning standards, and trends in grid technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Over 5 years of experience in transmission planning, power system studies, or a related field of electrical engineering.

• Practical experience using PSS/E, PSLF, or equivalent transmission planning software.

• Proven experience in leading or managing technical study projects as the primary contact.

• EIT or PE registration, or currently pursuing licensure.

• Knowledge of regional ISOs/RTOs and their interconnection procedures and planning criteria.

• Experience with dynamic modeling of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) according to NERC MOD-026/027/031/032/033 standards.

• Understanding of long-range transmission expansion planning and scenario-based methodologies.

• Familiarity with large load interconnection studies.

• Proficient in Python for automating power system studies, managing models, and handling data workflows.

• Experience in short circuit analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.

• Familiarity with PSCAD or EMTP.

• Strong skills in technical report writing and the ability to clearly convey complex results.

• Experience in contributing to business development proposals and discussions on client scope.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Donation matching program.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Access to resources for professional development.

• 401k matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.