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 relationships.

• Execute steady-state load flow and contingency analyses for utility transmission planning and interconnection assessments.

• Carry out transient stability and dynamic simulation studies, encompassing both conventional generation and inverter-based resources.

• Direct impact studies for generation and large load interconnections spanning regional transmission areas.

• Formulate and evaluate long-term transmission expansion strategies.

• Assist with compliance efforts related to FERC Order 1920 proactive transmission planning and Order 2023 interconnection reforms.

• Conduct studies and evaluations based on NERC reliability standards.

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

• Create Python-based automation tools to enhance study execution efficiency, model management, and output quality.

• Guide junior and mid-level engineers through mentorship.

• Engage in business development activities, including proposal drafting, scope creation, client presentations, and opportunity identification.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

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

• Practical experience with PSS/E, PSLF, or similar transmission planning software.

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

• EIT or PE registration, or actively pursuing licensure.

• Knowledge of regional ISOs/RTOs along with their interconnection processes and planning criteria.

• Experience with IBR and BESS dynamic modeling according to NERC MOD-026/027/031/032/033 standards.

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

• Experience conducting large load interconnection studies.

• Proficient in Python for automating power system studies, model management, and data workflows.

• Experience in short circuit analysis using ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP software.

• Familiarity with electromagnetic transient software like PSCAD or EMTP.

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

• Previous involvement in business development proposals and client scoping discussions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Donation matching program.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Access to professional development resources.

• 401k matching program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the application and employment process.