Transmission Planning Consultant

About This Role

This role will support the future of transmission systems across North America by performing advanced transmission system studies and providing high-quality technical and economic analysis for a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and congestion management scenarios
• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles
• Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod
• Adapt and apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria
• Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects
• Develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analysis including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts
• Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints
• Perform detailed financial analysis using various analytical software tools
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of related experience
• Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting
• Experience 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; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis
• Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes
• Proficiency with industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod
• Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
• 3+ years engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years with a Master's degree, or 1+ year with a PhD

Nice to Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Skills

* Required skills