Senior Transmission Planning Consultant
About the role
Accountabilities
Lead and manage advanced transmission planning studies covering transient stability, power flow, transfer capability, reliability, short-circuit, congestion management, and economic dispatch.
Serve as a primary client contact, defining project objectives, methodologies, scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and oversight throughout project execution.
Perform and oversee transmission adequacy and reliability assessments, including contingency analysis, flowgate analysis, and import/export limit assessments.
Prepare, review, and present detailed technical reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, analyses, findings, and recommendations.
Support generator interconnection, production costing, TPL compliance, harmonics, and related transmission planning initiatives.
Guide and mentor junior engineers and consultants, supporting knowledge transfer and professional development.
Contribute to proposals, client meetings, business development activities, and thought leadership initiatives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen technical capabilities and develop or enhance service offerings.
Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining high standards for technical quality, client service, and delivery.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; advanced education may be considered alongside relevant professional experience.
Relevant experience aligned with senior-level transmission planning, operations, engineering consulting, or utility work, including approximately 15+ years with a B.S., 12+ years with an M.S., or 8+ years with a Ph.D.
Deep knowledge of transmission system planning processes, methodologies, industry practices, and reliability requirements.
Strong experience with transient stability, short-circuit, voltage, production costing, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection analysis.
Required proficiency with PSS/E and strong experience with Transmission Adequacy & Reliability Assessment (TARA), including N-1 contingency and flowgate analysis.
Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO requirements and processes, including environments such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, NYISO, and ISO-NE.
Experience with tools such as Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, or PROMOD is advantageous.
Experience with harmonics analysis is a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical studies and collaborate effectively with project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical findings to clients.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and consultants and support their professional development.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally, approximately 3–5 times per year.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States or Canada; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Annual base salary of $160,000–$220,000 USD, plus an annual bonus; actual compensation varies based on experience.
100% remote work environment with infrequent travel, expected to be approximately 3–5 times per year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy, subject to manager approval and business coverage needs.
401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.
Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact energy and utility projects.
Collaborative environment focused on technical expertise, knowledge sharing, professional growth, and meaningful client outcomes.
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