Transmission Planning Consultant

About This Role

This role will contribute directly to project execution by performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision-making with high-quality technical and economic analysis, shaping the future of transmission systems across North America.

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
• Execute transmission system planning studies using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod
• 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
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions to support transmission planning engagements

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes
• Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod
• Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies
• Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree
• 1+ years of experience with a PhD in Engineering, 2+ years with a Master's, or 3+ years with a Bachelor's in related fields.

Nice to Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Skills

* Required skills