Engineering Technical Consultant

LVI Associates; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks an experienced electrical engineer to support planning, design, commissioning, and lifecycle management of advanced transmission assets across high‑voltage networks.

The role spans cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, construction, operations, and suppliers to ensure reliable asset performance and successful capital projects, with periodic field visits and limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience with transmission, substation, or power system projects is essential.
• Knowledge of EMT studies and grid modernization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of advanced transmission technologies.
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Skills

Power electronics

EMT studies

Substation design

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

PSCAD/EMTP

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP

RSCAD

Job description

A leading transmission infrastructure organization is seeking an experienced engineering professional to support the planning, procurement, design, commissioning, and long-term management of advanced transmission system assets. This role will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of power electronic and grid modernization technologies used throughout a high-voltage transmission network.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and external suppliers to ensure the reliable performance of complex transmission assets and to support new capital projects from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the application, procurement, commissioning, and lifecycle management of advanced transmission technologies.
• Support engineering and construction activities associated with high-voltage transmission and substation projects.
• Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and operational support of power electronic transmission equipment.
• Develop asset management strategies, maintenance standards, and engineering specifications for transmission infrastructure.
• Review engineering designs, technical documentation, equipment specifications, and vendor deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support project execution and long-term asset performance.
• Participate in equipment evaluations, factory testing, site commissioning, and field investigations as required.
• Support the development and validation of equipment models used in power system studies and performance analysis.
• Assist in establishing engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices related to transmission equipment applications.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to project teams and junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience supporting transmission, substation, or power system engineering projects.
• Experience with power electronic transmission technologies, reactive power compensation systems, or grid modernization equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission system design principles, equipment specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, EPC contracts, or utility infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies and related simulation tools such as PSCAD, EMTP, RSCAD, or similar software is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated project management, organizational, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Power system modeling and simulation.
• Advanced transmission technologies including dynamic reactive power compensation systems.
• Vendor management and equipment procurement processes.
• High-voltage substation engineering and commissioning activities.
• Asset management, reliability engineering, or lifecycle planning for utility infrastructure.

Work Environment

This position combines office-based engineering work with periodic field visits to transmission and substation facilities. Limited travel may be required to support project activities, equipment testing, supplier coordination, and site commissioning efforts.