Electric Transmission Planning Lead
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