Transmission Planning Engineer

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: Lead transmission planning, design, and interconnection studies (load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability) across generation and network projects Drive integration with ISOs/RTOs, aligning with market rules, interconnection processes, and planning methodologies Own end-to-end project delivery: scope, budget, timeline, quality, and technical direction of junior engineers Provide technical leadership on grid resilience, renewables integration, and network upgrades Deliver client-facing insights, reports, and recommendations; manage senior stakeholder relationships Requirements 10+ years in transmission planning, interconnection, or ISO-facing power system studies Strong expertise across steady-state, dynamic stability, and interconnection studies Deep understanding of ISO/RTO processes and NERC standards Proficiency with tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, Aspen; coding (Python/MATLAB) beneficial

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