Senior Transmission Planning Consultant
Core
Lead advanced transmission planning studies to inform grid reliability, resource planning, and regulatory compliance for electric utilities and ISOs/RTOs.
Role type
Senior client-facing transmission planning consultant
Builds
Technical reports, methodologies, and actionable recommendations for grid stability and reliability
Domain
Electric utility industry / Power systems engineering
Required skills
Transient stability analysis, Power flow analysis, Short-circuit analysis, Production costing, Generator interconnection analysis, TARA (Transmission Adequacy & Reliability Assessment), N-1 contingency analysis, Flowgate analysis, NERC/FERC compliance knowledge, PSS/E proficiency, Technical leadership, Client advisory, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, PROMOD, Harmonics analysis
Technologies
PSS/E, Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, PROMOD
Responsibilities
Lead and manage advanced transmission planning studies covering stability, power flow, and reliability; Serve as primary client contact defining objectives and scope; Provide technical leadership and quality assurance; Perform transmission adequacy and reliability assessments; Prepare and present detailed technical reports; Support generator interconnection and production costing initiatives; Guide and mentor junior engineers; Contribute to business development and thought leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities