Electric Utility Engineer, Technical Support
Turner & Townsend
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Manage the end-to-end utility load-interconnection process for all assigned development projects.
- Serve as the primary interface with electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission operators, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Review and evaluate utility system-impact studies, load-flow models, and power-delivery feasibility assessments.
- Oversee third-party engineering and consultant studies to ensure technical accuracy, risk mitigation, and alignment with project objectives.
- Support transmission planning needs by evaluating grid capacity, upgrade requirements, and long‑term infrastructure implications for new and existing sites.
- Assess new market viability from a utility and transmission-delivery perspective and provide recommendations to cross-functional leadership.
- Analyze utility constraints, risks, and opportunities to inform site-selection and development strategies.
- Communicate complex engineering concepts, utility timelines, and technical issues clearly and effectively to non-technical executives and stakeholders.
- Review, negotiate, and provide technical input on utility service agreements, interconnection contracts, and power-delivery provisions.
- Develop and maintain project-level utility budget forecasts, including interconnection costs, upgrades, and long-term O&M considerations.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize coordination with utilities, engineering partners, and internal teams.
- Partner closely with development, engineering, supply chain, policy, energy procurement, legal, and leadership teams to advance project objectives.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives related to energy strategy, regulatory engagement, new market exploration, and long-term planning.
- Support the preparation of business cases, executive summaries, and leadership approvals related to utility strategy and project feasibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in electric utility engineering, grid planning, interconnection management, or equivalent technical role.
- Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems, interconnection processes, and ISO/RTO operations.
- Proven ability to manage complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
- Experience in data center, large industrial load, or utility-scale energy projects is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, consultants, and internal teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electric utility engineeringgrid planninginterconnection managementload-flow modelspower-delivery feasibility assessmentsutility system-impact studiesproject-level utility budget forecastsrisk mitigationdata center projectsutility-scale energy projects
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingproject managementcollaborationstakeholder managementprocess improvementtechnical translationnegotiationleadershipcross-functional teamwork