Transmission Planner

Leidos

. Provide transmission planning consulting services as an engineer and project manager according to client needs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,550 - $125,725 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning and analytics, including load flow, stability, and protection studies, while effectively managing projects and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication skills and a solid understanding of power system theories and regulatory standards enhance client relationships and business development efforts.

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Transmission Planning AnalyticsLoad Flow StudiesPSS/ENERC Reliability StandardsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Transmission PlanningPower System AnalysisStability StudiesProtection StudiesShort Circuit Studies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PSS/EPSLFPowerGEM TARADSA Tools TSATPowerWorldASPENCAPE/APAEMTPPSCAD

Industry Keywords

FERC Open Access Transmission TariffGenerator Interconnection ProceduresTransmission PolicyRegulatory IssuesMunicipal Utilities

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide transmission planning consulting services as an engineer and project manager according to client needs
Manage complex transmission planning studies independently
Mentor junior staff performing similar studies
Build and maintain client relationships
Assist with expanding the client base and growing Transmission Planning consulting services
Perform transmission planning analyses under senior-engineer direction
Apply QA/QC procedures and incorporate review feedback
Participate in sales and business development activities
Contribute to technical writing of project proposals and responses to industry RFIs and RFPs
Participate and present in industry forums and conferences
Serve municipal utilities, investor-owned utilities, regional planning organizations such as ISOs and RTOs, developers, and independent power producers

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering required with 3+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience
Experience in transmission analytics, including load flow studies, stability studies, protection studies, and short circuit studies
Knowledge of power system theories and limitations
Solid understanding of power system analysis concepts, including transmission system planning
Familiarity with NERC reliability standards
Experience with industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, DSA Tools TSAT, PowerWorld, ASPEN, CAPE/APA, EMTP, and PSCAD highly desirable
Experience functioning as both a team member and in a leadership role in transmission studies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability in team and independent environments
Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues, including FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff, NERC reliability standards, Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP and SGIP), and associated study practices is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to project and/or client sites required at less than 10% of the time