Principal Consultant

ENTRUST Solutions Group

. Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in transmission planning, interconnection, reliability, and related disciplines .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning, interconnection, and reliability within the electric utility industry, while providing technical leadership and oversight for engineering projects. Proficient in client engagement, proposal development, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on mentoring and advancing engineering methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transmission PlanningNERC TPL CompliancePSS®E ProficiencyProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseTechnical Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Engineering StudiesPower System AnalysisPython ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationPresentation

Tools & Technologies

PSS®EPSLFPSCADASPENETAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility IndustryReliability AssessmentsInterconnection StudiesUtility OperationsRegulatory Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in transmission planning, interconnection, reliability, and related disciplines
Lead complex, multidisciplinary project planning, execution, and delivery
Provide technical oversight and engineering direction for power system models, studies, analyses, and deliverables
Apply advanced engineering judgment to complex technical and business challenges
Advise clients and serve as a primary point of contact for key stakeholders
Lead technical reviews and quality assurance activities
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate challenges and opportunities
Mentor engineers, consultants, and technical staff
Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, scope definition, and technical strategy
Represent the company through industry committees, working groups, conferences, publications, and presentations
Advance engineering methodologies, tools, standards, and business processes
Support transmission planning, reliability assessments, NERC TPL compliance, transfer capability and congestion analysis, interconnection studies, utility operations, and regulatory initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; advanced degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience; may be reduced to 12 years for exceptionally qualified candidates holding a PE license
Experience leading technical projects and client engagements within the electric utility industry
Experience performing engineering studies for transmission systems, generation resources, energy storage facilities, and large load interconnections
Knowledge of electric utility planning, operations, reliability, and regulatory practices
Proficiency with PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, ETAP, TARA, or similar power system analysis software
Experience with Python, C, C++, or similar programming and automation languages
Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, mentoring, and engineering oversight skills
Ability to exercise independent engineering judgment and make discretionary technical decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule