
Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
Ulteig
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $137,700 - $179,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead utility stability studies using PSS®E: transient stability, voltage stability, .dyr assembly/curation, dynamic model validation, event definitions (faults/clearing times), controls behavior (governor, exciter, PSS), UFLS/UVLS and FIDVR considerations, and mitigation recommendations.
- Define study scopes aligned to planning criteria and interconnection processes (e.g., NERC TPL P0–P7, ISO/RTO planning manuals), and present defensible assumptions and results to utility stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through paired studies, code/study reviews, and structured learning sessions; contribute training materials, templates, and SOPs.
- Build repeatable automation with the PSS®E Python API (case prep, batch runs, QA checks, result extraction/plots, and reporting).
- Support related steady-state analyses in PSS®E and, as applicable, TARA for transfer limits and contingency screening.
- Interface with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, and developers on scoping, progress, and findings; support proposals, level-of-effort estimates, and schedules.
- Uphold high standards for model QA (dynamic data vetting, time-step/algorithm settings, convergence safeguards) and documentation quality.
- Plan for a meaningful portion of your time (e.g., ~20–30%) spent mentoring and upleveling teammates while still delivering complex stability work
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent required; MSEE (Power Systems) preferred.
- 10+ years of power system studies experience, with 5+ years directly leading stability studies for US utility/ISO/RTO planning or interconnection.
- PSS®E steady-state and dynamics — required.
- Experience with ISO/Utility interconnection processes and study methodologies or transmission planning—required.
- Experience working with project developers—preferred.
- Experience with TARA steady-state—preferred; familiarity with TSAT/DSATools, PSLF, PowerWorld (Dynamics), PSCAD—a plus.
- Proficiency with Python for PSS®E automation and results processing—preferred (or willingness to adopt quickly).
- PE licensure—preferred (or ability to obtain).
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete assigned tasks and actively manage workload.
- Proven mentoring and team coaching capability.
- Analytical, self‑motivated, calm under pressure; strong presentation and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, management, clients, and external agencies.
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
- Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. required.
Benefits
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PSS®EPythonTARAsteady-state analysisdynamic model validationvoltage stabilitytransient stabilityautomationcontrols behaviormodel QA
Soft Skills
mentoringteam coachinganalytical skillsself-motivatedcalm under pressurepresentation skillswritten communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationinnovation
Certifications
PE licensureBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMSEE (Power Systems)