Transmission Planning Engineer – Engineer/Senior/Lead

Elevate Energy Consulting supports clients across the electricity ecosystem as we work toward a reliable, resilient, and affordable energy future. This role plays a key part in supporting transmission planning activities across multiple clients and projects, conducting various studies and analyses to ensure the reliability of the bulk power system.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of project study plans and methodologies in coordination with project leaders, clients, and project partners
• Develop base case scenarios, review models, and coordinate updates with affected parties
• Conduct steady-state powerflow analysis and contingency analysis
• Perform reactive studies, PV/QV analysis, transfer analysis, etc., as needed
• Conduct dynamic stability studies
• Evaluate system performance deficiencies and identify solution options to mitigate performance issues
• Identify network upgrades and corrective actions and coordinate transmission plans with client
• Evaluate system design, protection and control configuration and settings, remedial action schemes, etc., to determine applicable upgrades or improvements as needed
• Assist in the development of automation tools to improve the efficiency of studies conducted, visualization of results, reporting, etc
• Stay informed of industry trends and assigned requirements updates – NERC, FERC, ISOs, etc
• Develop engineering reports, presentations, and documentation based on project deliverable requirements
• Support the development of technical project proposals for customers and clients
• Support project meetings with clients and partners (virtual and in-person as needed); communicate effectively with clients and team members verbally and in writing

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• 2+ years of professional experience in transmission planning or operations, or related studies
• Technical experience performing steady-state contingency analysis, dynamic simulations, and/or system performance review
• Experience using power system analysis tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, or TARA; familiarity with data analysis in Microsoft Excel or Python automation
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills, compelling presentation skills, and the ability to establish strategic relationships
• A highly motivated self-starter and driven individual with the ability to work independently and in the face of uncertainty
• Master's degree in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems
• More extensive professional experience in transmission planning or operations performing reliability studies, with 5+ years for Senior Engineer and 8+ years for Lead Engineer
• Strong proficiency with analysis tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, TARA, and/or ASPEN; Python automation proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally, and manage project and client relationships