Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Qualus; Trussville (AL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Qualus, a leading power solutions firm, seeks a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer for a fully remote role in the US with a focus in transmission planning. The candidate will guide technical direction, conduct steady state studies, and utilize tools like PSSE/PSLF/PowerWorld to model and analyze power systems.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree with 4–10 years of experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 4–10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience running Steady State studies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognized by clients as an Industry expert and familiar with the applicable NERC/FERC guidelines.
• Establish technical direction and philosophy for Qualus and lead peers.
• Familiar with load flow software such as TARA, PSSE or PSLF, and/or Powerworld.
• Generate System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Requests.
• Run Steady State studies and analyze transmission and generation systems under normal and emergency operations.
• Provide leadership by mentoring less-experienced consultants and reviewing projects.
• Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review the work of other consultants.
• Justify strategy and analytic recommendations with documentation and data.

Skills

Power system analysis

Steady state studies

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TARA

PSSE

PSLF

PowerWorld

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Planning Department as a fully remote Senior Engineer. Due to continued growth, we are seeking seasoned Senior Transmission Planning Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Recognized by clients as an Industry expert and familiar with the applicable NERC/FERC guidelines.
• Plays a critical role in establishing technical direction and philosophy for Qualus organization and must possess high technical competence and have the recognition of his peers within the company and industry.
• Familiar with load flow software such as TARA, PSSE or PSLF, and/or Powerworld.
• Familiar with generating System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Request.
• Ability to run Steady State studies.
• Effectively simulate and analyze the performance of the client’s transmission and generation systems and their limitations and strengths under normal and emergency operations.
• Provides leadership by assigning and reviewing projects or job tasks and mentoring of less experienced consultant engineers.
• Delegating, planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of the other consultants will be critical.
• Must be able to justify strategy and analyses recommendations through documentation and data to audience of.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Four (4) to ten (10) years engineering experience.
• Experienced running Steady State studies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques.
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations

US-AL

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Remote

Yes