Transmission System Planning Consultant

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission system planning, including transient stability, power flow, and compliance with NERC and FERC standards. Capable of leading project execution, developing study reports, and training team members in engineering analysis for electric utilities.

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Transmission System PlanningPSS/E Software ProficiencyNERC and FERC Standards KnowledgeProject Management and ExecutionEngineering Analysis for Power Delivery

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Hard Skills

Transient Stability AnalysisPower Flow AnalysisShort-Circuit AnalysisVoltage AnalysisEconomic DispatchRisk Assessment TechniquesGenerator InterconnectionHarmonics AnalysisProduction CostingStudy Report Development

Soft Skills

Client EngagementTeam LeadershipTraining and MentoringQuality ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTARAAspenEasyPowerPSLFEMTP/ATPPSCADPROMOD

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility OperationsTransmission Planning CompliancePower RegionsISOsMISOERCOTPJMSPPCAISOWECC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform transmission planning studies covering transient stability, power flow, transfer capability, reliability, short-circuit, economic dispatch, and electromagnetic analyses
Engage directly with clients to determine study goals, create project methodologies, and define deliverables
Direct project execution, including analysis and engineering, staffing plan development, deliverables, quality management, and schedule
Lead consultants and engineers to meet study objectives and deliver practical, viable results
Develop study reports documenting assumptions, methodology, and findings
Partner with project managers to direct technical execution of projects
Manage and support on-the-job training for less practiced team members
Support project managers in business development pursuits
Manage multiple projects concurrently and identify critical path items to meet deliverable deadlines
Evaluate, select, adapt, and modify engineering techniques for transmission system planning
Lead, educate, and train engineers and analysts on renewable generation studies and design efforts
Provide engineering analysis and assessments for power delivery utilities
Collaborate with independent transmission providers, municipal electric utilities, electric cooperatives, and investor-owned utilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in an engineering field or a related degree from an accredited program
Minimum of 3 years of related experience in electric utility operations, planning, or consulting
Understanding of transmission system planning processes and electric transmission systems
Familiarity with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short-circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, policies, and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; transmission planning (TPL) compliance; generator interconnection; and harmonics analysis
Strong competency in industry software including PSS/E
Developed expertise to independently perform a transmission system planning study
Experience developing study reports documenting study assumptions and findings
Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards
Knowledge of power regions and ISOs such as MISO, ERCOT, PJM, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, NYISO, and ISO-NE
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 10%
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada
No employment visa or Labour Market Impact Assessment sponsorship available
Preferred: master’s degree in engineering with two years of related experience, or Ph.D. in engineering with one year of related experience
Preferred: competency in TARA, Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, or PROMOD
Preferred: experience with generator interconnection and harmonics analysis
Preferred: experience with production costing and risk assessment techniques

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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
Opportunity to grow skills and contribute to meaningful work