Transmission Planning Engineer

⚡Transmission Planning Engineer

📍 Fully Remote (US & Canada)

💲 $180,000 - $240,000

About the Role

Join a leading power engineering consultancy delivering complex power systems, grid modernization, renewable integration, and interconnection projects across North America.

This is a senior technical position, owning complex studies, leading client engagements, and shaping grid strategy across utilities, ISOs, and developers.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead transmission planning, design, and interconnection studies (load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability) across generation and network projects
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• Drive integration with ISOs/RTOs, aligning with market rules, interconnection processes, and planning methodologies
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• Own end-to-end project delivery: scope, budget, timeline, quality, and technical direction of junior engineers
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• Provide technical leadership on grid resilience, renewables integration, and network upgrades
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• Deliver client-facing insights, reports, and recommendations; manage senior stakeholder relationships
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Requirements

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• 10+ years in transmission planning, interconnection, or ISO-facing power system studies
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• Strong expertise across steady-state, dynamic stability, and interconnection studies
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• Deep understanding of ISO/RTO processes and NERC standards
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• Proficiency with tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, Aspen; coding (Python/MATLAB) beneficial
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Why Join?

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• Fully remote anywhere in the US & Canada
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• Work on critical grid modernization, renewable integration, BESS, and electrification projects.
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• Operate at an advisory level with significant autonomy and client exposure.
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• Clear progression into Technical Director and Practice Leadership positions.
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