Transmission Planning Manager

EN Engineering LLC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and consulting firm in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Transmission Planning Manager to lead a team in driving innovation and reliability for power systems. You will manage budgets, mentor engineers, and ensure project deliverables meet specifications, while building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in power systems engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in power system modeling tools. Join a company that values top talent and offers generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement program with company match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in power systems engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power system modeling and planning.
• Experience with interconnection studies and transmission service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and manage budgets.
• Collaborate closely with clients to expand impact.
• Perform system analyses and support proposal development.

Skills

Power system modeling

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in power systems engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Tools

Siemens PTI PSS®E

PowerGem TARA

PSCAD software

Job description

Join Our Team as a Transmission Planning Manager!

As a Transmission Planning Manager, you'll be at the heart of a team that’s driving innovation and reliability in the power grid. You’ll lead a group of talented engineers, guiding their growth while managing budgets and balancing team performance with strategic expansion. You’ll be hands‑on with technical work—performing calculations, interpreting utility records, and applying engineering principles to real‑world challenges.

You’ll collaborate closely with clients, both existing and prospective, helping to build strong relationships and expand our impact. Whether you're mentoring junior engineers, overseeing project execution, or contributing to business development, your leadership will help shape the future of our transmission planning efforts.

You’ll also play a key role in project management—ensuring deliverables meet specifications, identifying risks, and communicating clearly with stakeholders. Your technical expertise will be essential in performing system analyses, reviewing work for quality, and supporting proposal development. And as a mentor, you’ll help guide the next generation of engineers, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in power systems engineering and equivalent experience developed through detailed analysis of power systems;
• Previous supervisory experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in wide‑area power system modeling, analysis, and planning, including power flow, transient stability, and short circuit studies for interconnections on the transmission system
• Proficient with power system modeling and analysis tools including, at a minimum, Siemens PTI PSS®E Steady State Power Flow and Dynamics as well as PowerGem TARA
• Experience with PSCAD software is a plus
• Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred
• Highly experienced with rules, tariffs, guidelines, and processes of system operators (ISOs/RTOs) and studies of interconnections and transmission service
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time to support client and sales initiatives

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Who We Are:

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match

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ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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