Director - Transmission Planning

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Warrenville (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Director of Transmission Planning to address complex engineering challenges and lead a talented team. The role involves analyzing power systems and managing strategic planning while fostering relationships for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement program with a company match

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in transmission system modeling and analysis.
• Proficient in relevant software tools.
• Experience with ISO/RTO processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of power systems under various conditions.
• Guide a team of engineers and manage projects.
• Shape department strategy and manage client relationships.

Skills

Transmission system modeling

Power system analysis

Project management

Mentorship

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens PTI PSSE

GE PSLF software

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Transmission Planning Director!

Are you someone who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and enjoys mentoring others along the way? We’re looking for a Director of Transmission Planning to join our team and lead the charge in evaluating and enhancing the performance of transmission systems.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of analyzing how power systems behave—whether it’s under steady-state conditions or during dynamic events. You’ll dive into studies like power flow, dynamic stability, and short circuit analysis, while also exploring areas like harmonics, economics, and power quality. Your insights will help ensure the reliability and efficiency of the bulk power system.

But this role isn’t just about technical expertise—it’s also about leadership. You’ll guide a talented team of engineers, helping them grow their skills and confidence. You’ll manage projects from start to finish, making sure they stay on track, on budget, and aligned with client expectations. And you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our department by contributing to strategic planning, resource management, and business development.

You’ll also be the kind of person who enjoys building strong relationships—whether that’s with clients, team members, or other departments. You’ll help us maintain a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about power systems, love mentoring others, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent technical degree with concentration in power systems engineering and equivalent experience developed through detailed analysis of power systems
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in transmission system modeling, analysis, and planning, including power flow and short circuit studies, volt-var studies, and distributed resource interconnection studies or wide-area power system modeling, analysis, and planning, including power flow, dynamic stability, and short circuit studies
• Proficient in system analysis tools including, at a minimum, Siemens PTI PSSE or GE PSLF software
• Experience in specifying and leading large-scale and complex studies and teams using advanced analytical techniques and tools
• Experience with rules and processes of system operators (ISOs/RTOs) and studies of interconnections and transmission service
• Knowledge and ability to assist utilities in creating long term planning studies (5/10 year) & potentially support expert witness testimony as required.
• Understanding of existing and proposed North American (NERC/FERC) and regional reliability standards and criteria
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE License
  
  

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

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
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
  
  

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

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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