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Senior Transmission Planning Consultant

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. Lead and manage transmission planning studies, including stability, power flow, reliability, short-circuit, and congestion management analyses .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning, including stability, power flow, and reliability analyses, while effectively managing project teams and client relationships. Proficient in technical oversight and mentoring, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and business development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Transmission PlanningPSS/E ProficiencyTransmission Adequacy & Reliability Assessment (TARA)Client-Facing ConsultingRegulatory Compliance (NERC, FERC)

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Hard Skills
Transmission System PlanningTransient Stability AnalysisShort-Circuit AnalysisVoltage AnalysisProduction CostingTPL ComplianceGenerator Interconnection AnalysisReliability and Contingency AnalysisFlowgate AnalysisHarmonics Analysis
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoringClient EngagementProject Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAspenEasyPowerPSLFEMTP/ATPPSCADPROMOD
Industry Keywords
Electric UtilitiesISOs/RTOsCooperativesBusiness DevelopmentTechnical Oversight

Tech Stack

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RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

What you’ll need
  • 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

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible time off (FTO) policy
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match
  • 100% remote work
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Infrequent travel, likely 3–5 times per year
  • Annual bonus