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.

• Conduct steady-state load flow and contingency assessments for utility transmission planning and interconnection evaluations.

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

• Direct generation and large load interconnection impact assessments across regional transmission networks.

• Formulate and evaluate long-term transmission expansion strategies addressing load growth, generation retirement, renewable development, and infrastructure requirements.

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

• Execute studies and evaluations in line with NERC reliability standards, including TPL-001, FAC-001/002, TOP-001, and various MOD series standards.

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

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

• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical reviews and collaborative efforts.

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

• Keep abreast of FERC policies, regional planning standards, and trends in grid technology to enhance client strategies and internal capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transmission planning, power system evaluations, or related electrical engineering fields.

• Preferred: 5 to 8+ years of experience in transmission planning, power system analyses, or related electrical engineering disciplines.

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

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

• EIT or PE registration, or actively pursuing licensure.

• Understanding of regional ISOs/RTOs and their interconnection processes and planning criteria.

• Experience with IBR and BESS dynamic modeling in accordance with NERC MOD-026/027/031/032/033.

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

• Experience conducting large load interconnection studies for data centers, hyperscalers, industrial clients, or other high-demand sectors.

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

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

• Familiarity with electromagnetic transient software such as PSCAD or EMTP.

• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to convey complex results clearly to non-engineering audiences and utility executives.

• Experience contributing to business development proposals and engaging in client scoping discussions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements.

• Work-life balance.

• Donation matching.

• Volunteer opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Access to professional development resources.

• 401k matching.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veteran status, and sincerely held religious beliefs.