CONSULTING ENGINEER
TRANSMISSION PLANNING / INTERCONNECTION
(PSSE, PSLF, or PowerFlow software required)
JOB TITLE: Consulting Engineer
LOCATION: open to remote work arrangements
RESPONSIBILITIES: Selected candidate will be required to:
- Perform bulk transmission and interconnection analysis using commercial powerflow software such as PowerWorld, PSS/e, or PSLF.
- Evaluate transmission systems and energy market dynamics under high penetrations of renewable and complex transmission expansion build outs.
- Develop reasonable and technically supported study assumptions using the best available data and market intelligence.
- Consider the technical and commercial viability of new generation, storage, and transmission projects proposed by clients.
- Coordinate and manage power system data across modeling platforms and proprietary data sets.
- Develop generator interconnection powerflow models and have familiarity with generator interconnection processes.
- Understand and apply study methods consistent utility ISO/RTO and transmission owner business practices and tariffs.
- Conceptualize and develop original tools using Excel or other programming languages, such as Python.
JOB REQUIRMENTS AND SKILLS
Minimum Job Requirements and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel, with a focus on data quality and organization.
- Clear and concise written communication, with ability to document methods, assumptions, and derive conclusions with the assistance of management and experts.
- Prior experience using powerflow simulation software.
- Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and Transmission Planning Criteria.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly focused work environment.
- Self-starter eager to contribute to the firm's success and growth.
- Eagerness to collaborate with small internal teams and clients.
Preferred Skills:
- Master's degree or higher in engineering or related field.
- Industry experience with preference for experience in power system planning or modeling at an ISO/RTO or utility o Prefer experience in the WECC footprint and located in western or central U.S.
- Past experience performing powerflow analysis (PowerWorldโข experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work within a team setting, delivering a discrete portion of a larger project or objective.
- Familiar with FERC-jurisdictional transmission and interconnection service studies.
- Passionate and genuine interest in the evolution of the grid and development of new technologies and infrastructure, including energy storage, transmission and generation.
If interested, please apply or reach out!
857-254-9981
