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About the role
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electric power transmission and delivery and a passion for innovation. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills critical to working with diverse teams in a primarily remote work environment. This role involves significant collaboration with client teams and offers considerable latitude for independent judgment and action related to program objectives.
Responsibilities
Transmission Planning : Conduct load flow, stability, short-circuit, and voltage analyses to evaluate long-term transmission expansion and grid reliability. Capacity Planning : Develop load forecasting models and analyze the integration of renewable energy, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and high-demand loads (e.g., data centers). Compliance & Studies : Navigate ISO/RTO interconnection processes. Maintain NERC and FERC compliance. Perform contingency analysis (N-1, N-1-1) and craft practical solutions like reconductoring, RAS (Remedial Action Schemes). Technical Leadership : Prepare typical technical reports and represent the organization in regional planning and strategy roles. Strategic Advisory : Translate highly technical load flow results, thermal limits, and stability analyses into clear business risks, timeline impacts, and financial options for non-technical executives or investors.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field · 7+ years of power systems engineering experience, with a proven track record at a major utility, ISO/RTO, or specialized power delivery consultancy. Electric utility capacity planning and operations experience preferred. · Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, GIS, PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP-G or other Energy Management Systems, PLS-CADD), alongside scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) for automating large-scale analysis and modeling. · Ability to read construction documents, including drawings, specifications and RFPs 5. · Valid driver's license.
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