Senior Transmission Planning Consultant leading advanced grid studies for E Source, a utility research, analytics, and technology firm. Advising utilities on reliability, planning, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage transmission planning studies, including stability, power flow, reliability, short-circuit, and congestion management analyses
Serve as the primary client contact, driving project scope, methodologies, and deliverables
Oversee and execute advanced transmission planning studies for electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, cooperatives, and other industry stakeholders
Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and guidance to junior engineers and consultants
Prepare and present detailed technical reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, and results
Engage directly with clients to define objectives, design methodologies, and deliver actionable results
Contribute to business development through proposals, client meetings, and thought leadership
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape service offerings and enhance technical capabilities
Mentor and train less experienced staff, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development
Support client decision-making and regulatory compliance
Requirements
B.S. in electrical engineering or a related field
M.S. with 12+ years, Ph.D. with 8+ years, or B.S. with 15+ years of relevant experience in transmission planning, operations, or consulting
In-depth knowledge of transmission system planning processes, methodologies, and industry practices
Experience with transient stability, short-circuit, voltage, production costing, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection analysis
Strong competency in PSS/E (required)
Strong experience with Transmission Adequacy & Reliability Assessment (TARA), including reliability and contingency (N-1) analysis, flowgate analysis, and assessing import/export limits for resource adequacy
Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO requirements and processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven success managing complex technical studies and project teams
Clear communication and presentation skills, with experience in client-facing consulting roles
Experience with Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, or PROMOD is advantageous
Experience with harmonics analysis is advantageous
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada
No employment visa or Labour Market Impact Assessment sponsorship available
Benefits
Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance
Medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans
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