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Electric Transmission Planning Lead

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior technical leader driving transmission planning, grid modernization, and power system analysis for utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and energy developers across North America.

Role type

Senior IC transmission planning lead with business development and client advisory responsibilities

Builds

Long-range transmission expansion plans, interconnection studies, reliability assessments, and integrated energy transition solutions

Domain

Energy infrastructure, electric grid modernization, power systems engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

transmission planning, power system analysis, steady-state power flow, contingency analysis, dynamic stability, short-circuit analysis, long-range expansion planning, scenario planning, interconnection studies, technical leadership, client relationship management, proposal development, QA/QC of models and reports

Preferred skills

PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, NERC standards, ISO/RTO planning environments, generator/storage interconnection studies, EMT/IBR studies, PSCAD, production-cost modeling, HVDC, Python automation

Technologies

PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, PSCAD, Python

Responsibilities

Lead transmission planning, system reliability, grid expansion, and interconnection engagements; Provide technical direction for steady-state power flow, contingency, dynamic stability, and short-circuit studies; Lead long-range transmission expansion and scenario planning; Direct generator, storage, and large-load interconnection studies; Develop study methodologies, assumptions, and technical approaches; Review and provide QA/QC of models, analyses, and technical reports; Identify transmission constraints and guide mitigation alternatives; Serve as senior technical advisor for complex planning issues; Develop and maintain relationships with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers; Identify and shape opportunities in transmission planning and renewable integration; Serve as technical lead for proposals, pursuits, and client presentations; Mentor and develop transmission planning engineers; Establish consistent study methodologies, modeling practices, and QA/QC procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic growth and mentorship duties

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