Transmission System Planning Consultant
Core
Perform transmission planning studies (transient stability, power flow, transfer capability, reliability, short-circuit, economic dispatch, electromagnetic analyses) for power delivery utilities to support grid optimization and interconnection assessments.
Role type
Senior IC transmission system planning consultant
Builds
Technical studies and reports for independent transmission providers, municipal electric utilities, electric cooperatives, and investor-owned utilities
Domain
Utility industry, power systems engineering
Required skills
Transmission system planning, transient stability analysis, power flow analysis, transfer capability analysis, reliability analysis, short-circuit analysis, economic dispatch, electromagnetic analysis, generator interconnection, harmonics analysis, production costing, risk assessment, NERC/FERC compliance, ISO knowledge (MISO, ERCOT, PJM, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, NYISO, ISO-NE), PSS/E, Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, PROMOD, TARA
Preferred skills
Renewable generation studies, design efforts
Technologies
PSS/E, Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, PROMOD, TARA
Responsibilities
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 portions of project execution including analysis, engineering, staffing, quality management, and schedule; Lead a team of consultants and engineers to meet study objectives; Develop study reports documenting assumptions, methodology, and findings; Support project managers in business development pursuits; Manage and support on-the-job training for team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC