Interconnection & Transmission Power Consultant

ICF Olson; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF’s Interconnection & Transmission team seeks Consultants to support interconnection consulting engagements across North American power markets. You will assist IA preparation, data validation, and tracking, and perform analyses for interconnection studies under guidance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on IA activities, power flow modeling, and collaboration across client engagements, with opportunities to grow technical and consulting delivery skills in a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• ,Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Management, or related field.
• 2+ years in NA power sector or strong academic exposure to power systems, transmission, or interconnection topics.
• Experience with power system modeling tools (PSCAD, PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, TARA).

Responsibilities

• Support Interconnection Application (IA) activities, including preparation of application materials, data validation, and coordination of submissions.
• Assist with tracking IA milestones, study phases, schedules, and data requests, and help maintain internal IA trackers and documentation.
• Perform entry‑level technical analyses to support generator and load interconnection and transmission planning studies.
• Support power flow modeling and simulation efforts under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables, including technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and data summaries.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to support IA‑related consulting work across multiple client engagements.
• Stay current on interconnection rules, study processes, and regulatory developments across North American power markets.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Skills

Power systems

Interconnection

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSLF

TARA

Job description

ICF’s Interconnection & Transmission team seeks Consultants to support interconnection consulting engagements across North American power markets. You will assist IA preparation, data validation, and tracking, and perform analyses for interconnection studies under guidance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on IA activities, power flow modeling, and collaboration across client engagements, with opportunities to grow technical and consulting delivery skills in a team‑oriented environment.