Senior Transmission Planning Engineer - Stability Studies
Core
Lead transient stability and dynamic simulation studies for utility transmission planning and interconnection work, evaluating conventional generation, inverter-based resources, and battery storage to ensure grid reliability.
Role type
Senior IC power system stability engineer
Builds
Dynamic models and stability assessment reports for grid operators and utilities
Domain
Electric power transmission and grid stability
Required skills
Transient stability analysis, Dynamic simulation, PSS/E, PSLF, NERC standards compliance, Model validation, Python automation, Technical report writing
Preferred skills
Voltage stability analysis, Electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies, TSAT, Short-circuit analysis, Regional ISO/RTO interconnection processes, Business development
Technologies
PSS/E, PSLF, TSAT, PSCAD, EMTP, Python, ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, PowerWorld
Responsibilities
Lead transient stability and dynamic simulation studies for utility planning and interconnection work; Develop, review, validate, and tune dynamic models for conventional generation, IBR, and BESS; Assess stability performance against NERC TPL-001 and regional planning criteria; Perform voltage stability, weak-grid, and short-circuit-ratio screening; Lead the stability portion of generation and large-load interconnection impact studies; Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; Author and QA technical study reports for regulatory filings and client deliverables.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
