Power Engineer

Grid United

Transmission & Interconnection Engineer at Grid United supporting development of greenfield transmission projects. Performing power flow analyses and coordinating with stakeholders for system planning and interconnection.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform transmission planning studies including power flow, contingency (N‑1), short circuit, and voltage/reactive analyses to support system reliability and growth.
Develop and evaluate transmission upgrade alternatives to address thermal, voltage, and stability constraints identified through planning studies.
Support generator and load interconnection studies, including impact analyses and mitigation recommendations.
Prepare technical reports, study documentation, and planning recommendations for internal stakeholders, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulators.
Maintain and update transmission system models, ensuring data accuracy across planning cases.
Review and interpret planning criteria, interconnection requirements, and tariff provisions relevant to transmission development.
Provide technical input during early project development to support routing, sizing, and cost estimation decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis on Power Systems
3-5 years of experience in transmission and interconnection process and/or transmission planning or relevant advanced degree
Demonstrated knowledge of grid planning and/or electric market principles with experience utilizing at least one of the common grid analytics tools like PSS/E, PSLF, Powergem TARA, PowerWorld Simulator
Planning level knowledge of HVDC technology and systems, substation configurations, transmission line design and ratings, and cost estimates is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with utility and ISO representatives, external engineering firms, and company personnel from varied technical backgrounds
MS in Electrical Engineering or MBA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive base salary and bonus incentive plan
long term incentive plan
health benefits
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission planningpower flow analysiscontingency analysisshort circuit analysisvoltage analysisreactive analysisgrid planningHVDC technologytransmission line designcost estimation

Soft Skills

effective communicationtechnical documentationstakeholder engagementcollaborationanalytical thinking

Certifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringMBA