Transmission Planning and Advanced Studies Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior or Principal)
Core
Conducting advanced power system modeling, analysis, and transmission planning to shape the future of the electric grid, focusing on reliability, system development, and integration of renewable energy and large loads.
Role type
Principal/Senior/Staff/Entry Transmission Planning and Advanced Studies Engineer
Builds
Long-range transmission system plans, complex power system studies, and industry guidance for grid modernization and decarbonization.
Domain
Utility / Power Systems Engineering / Grid Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power systems modeling and analysis, transmission planning, complex interdisciplinary project leadership, regulatory testimony and proceedings support, stakeholder engagement, technical concept communication, workflow management, standards compliance, self-directed problem solving
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) registration, Graduate degree in Engineering or Physics, EIT/FE certification, experience with inverter-based resources and emerging grid architectures
Technologies
PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD
Responsibilities
Direct and run complex power system studies, develop scopes for long-range transmission plans, serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects, act as advisor to management, support state regulatory processes, lead multiple critical projects, contribute to integrated modeling methods
Seniority
Principal (Strategy & Mentorship), Senior (Hands-on IC with broad scope), Staff (Hands-on IC), Entry (Hands-on IC)