Lead Engineer – Transmission Planning

Qualus

Lead transmission planning engineer supporting WECC utilities through steady-state and transient studies. Guiding grid planning projects for Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning and power system analysis, with a strong focus on applying NERC/FERC guidelines and conducting Steady State and Transient Stability studies. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and generate System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Requests.

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Transmission PlanningSteady State StudiesTransient Stability StudiesPSLF SoftwareSystem Impact Studies

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Hard Skills

Power System AnalysisModeling TechniquesLoad Flow SoftwareTARAPSSEPowerWorldEngineering ExperienceTechnical DirectionData AnalysisDocumentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoringProject Management

Tools & Technologies

PSLFTARAPSSEPowerWorld

Industry Keywords

NERCFERCWECCTransmission Service RequestsSystem Impact Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior/lead transmission planning engineer supporting utilities within WECC
Provide technical direction and establish technical philosophy for the organization
Apply NERC/FERC guidelines and serve as an industry expert recognized by clients and peers
Run Steady State and Transient Stability studies
Simulate and analyze client transmission and generation system performance under normal and emergency operations
Generate System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Requests
Lead projects by assigning and reviewing work and mentoring less experienced consultant engineers
Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review consultant work
Justify strategy and analysis recommendations through documentation and data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of 5 years engineering experience
Experience running Steady State and Transient Stability studies
Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques
Experience using PSLF software
Experience with transmission planning for utilities in the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC)
Familiarity with load flow software such as TARA, PSSE, PSLF, and/or PowerWorld
Familiarity with generating System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Requests
Strong analytical and computer skills
Strong written and verbal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays