Transmission System Planning Consultant

Accountabilities

• • Perform transmission system planning studies covering transient stability, power flow, transfer capability, reliability, short-circuit, economic dispatch, and electromagnetic analyses.

  • Work directly with clients to understand study objectives, establish methodologies, define deliverables, and translate technical requirements into actionable project plans.

  • Lead portions of project execution, including technical analysis, engineering activities, staffing plans, deliverable development, quality management, and scheduling.

  • Guide consultants, engineers, and analysts toward study objectives while ensuring practical, technically sound, and viable results.

  • Partner with project managers to oversee technical execution and maintain alignment between project scope, resources, schedules, and client expectations.

  • Develop comprehensive study reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, analyses, results, and findings.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, identify critical-path activities, and proactively address issues that could affect delivery timelines.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and on-the-job training to less experienced team members.

  • Support business development activities by contributing technical expertise to proposals, client discussions, and pursuit opportunities.

  • Evaluate and adapt engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to address complex transmission planning challenges.

  • Stay informed about applicable NERC, FERC, regional, and transmission-planning requirements and incorporate them appropriately into technical work.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited program.

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in electric utility operations, transmission planning, power systems, or engineering consulting.

  • Strong understanding of transmission system planning processes, electric transmission systems, and power system planning and operations.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently perform transmission system planning studies and adapt standard engineering methods to complex problems.

  • Knowledge of transient stability, short-circuit and voltage analysis, production costing, risk assessment, transmission planning compliance, generator interconnection, and harmonics analysis.

  • Familiarity with NERC and FERC standards, as well as regional requirements, policies, and procedures.

  • Understanding of major North American power regions and independent system operators, including MISO, ERCOT, PJM, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, NYISO, and ISO-NE.

  • Strong proficiency with industry software, particularly PSS/E; experience with TARA, Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, or PROMOD is an advantage.

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, collaboration, and team-building abilities.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

  • Experience leading, educating, or mentoring engineers and analysts is beneficial.

  • A master’s degree in engineering with two years of related experience or a Ph.D. in engineering with one year of related experience is an advantage.

  • Experience with generator interconnection, harmonics analysis, production costing, or risk assessment techniques is a plus.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs.

  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary of $140,000–$180,000 USD, plus an annual bonus, with final compensation adjusted based on experience.

  • 100% remote work arrangement.

  • Flexible time off (FTO) policy, subject to business needs, workload, and appropriate coverage.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Company-paid life insurance.

  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

  • Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.

  • Paid parental leave.

  • 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

  • Opportunity to work on technically meaningful projects supporting the evolving energy and utility landscape.

  • Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical development, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of utility and energy-system challenges.