Lead Engineer – Transmission Planning

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering and transmission planning to lead and coordinate complex projects for utility clients in the Charlotte area.

The role emphasizes expert problem solving, regulatory compliance with NERC and FERC, use of Siemens PSS/E and PowerGEM, and mentoring staff while delivering clear technical reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering; PE registration required
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Professional Engineer registration
• Willingness to travel 5–15%
• Experience in Transmission Planning and power flow analysis
• Experience with inter-utility organizations like SERC and NATF
• Experience meeting NERC Standards and FERC requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to achieve business goals and objectives
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Conduct engineering studies with technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects
• Manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the unit's competitive position
• Analyze and recommend business process enhancements and develop relevant standards
• Coordinate work activities through positive working relationships
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals
• Visit field sites and/or plants as required

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Siemens PSS/E

PowerGEM TARA

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

PDF Creation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to achieve business goals and objectives
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Conduct engineering and related studies with technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects
• Manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position
• Analyze and recommend business process enhancements and develop relevant standards
• Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment
• Coordinate work activities through positive working relationships
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally
• Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals
• Visit field sites and/or plants as required by the business unit

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program; a Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering work experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (desired)
• Master's degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in power systems (desired)
• Proficiency in Siemens PSS/E and PowerGEM TARA
• Ability to balance multiple projects with overlapping schedules
• Experience in Transmission Planning
• Experience in power flow analysis
• Experience developing solutions for grid issues
• Experience in inter-utility organizations such as SERC and NATF
• Experience meeting NERC Standards and FERC requirements
• Skills in engineering theories and principles
• Skills in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and creating PDFs
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Experience in the electric utility industry
• Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department
• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• Willingness/ability to travel 5–15%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles and project management, with a strong focus on Transmission Planning, Power Flow Analysis, and compliance with NERC Standards and FERC requirements. Proficient in Siemens PSS/E and PowerGEM TARA, with the ability to mentor and lead engineering teams effectively.

Hard Skills

• Engineering Theories and Principles
• Power Flow Analysis
• Transmission Planning
• Grid Solutions Development
• NERC Standards Compliance
• FERC Requirements Compliance
• Technical Report Preparation
• Documentation and Calculations
• Project Scheduling and Monitoring
• Researching Engineering Issues

Soft Skills

• Good Written Communication Skills
• Good Oral Communication Skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Positive Working Relationships
• Ability to Balance Multiple Projects

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility Industry
• Inter-Utility Organizations
• SERC
• NATF
• ABET Accredited Program

Tools & Technologies

• Siemens PSS/E
• PowerGEM TARA
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• PDF Creation