Lead Transmission Planning Engineer – Grid Studies

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior transmission planning engineer in the United States to lead complex power system studies, including load flow, contingency, transient stability, and ISO interconnections. You will model IBR/BESS dynamics and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients across multiple regions.

Requirements include a BS in EE (ABET‑accredited), 5+ years in planning, and hands‑on use of PSS/E, PSLF, or similar tools; EIT/PE or licensure pursuit is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission planning, power system studies, or related electrical engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with PSS/E, PSLF, or equivalent transmission planning software.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing technical study engagements as primary point of contact.
• EIT or PE registration, or active pursuit of licensure.
• Deep familiarity with regional ISOs/RTOs and their interconnection processes and planning criteria.
• Experience with IBR and BESS dynamic modeling under NERC MOD standards.
• Familiarity with long‑range transmission planning methodologies and scenario‑based planning.
• Experience with large load interconnection studies for data center or high‑demand customers.
• Proficiency in Python for power system study automation and data workflows.
• Short circuit analysis experience using ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic transient software (PSCAD, EMTP).
• Strong technical report writing skills and ability to communicate to non‑engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead or study manager on transmission planning engagements, owning scope, schedule, quality, and client relationship.
• Perform steady‑state load flow and contingency analysis for utility transmission planning and interconnection studies.
• Conduct transient stability and dynamic simulation studies, including modeling of generation and inverter‑based resources.
• Lead generation and large load interconnection impact studies across multiple ISOs/RTOs.
• Develop and assess long‑range transmission expansion plans evaluating load growth and generation mix.
• Support regulatory and interconnection reform compliance work for utility clients.
• Perform NERC reliability standards studies and assessments.
• Author and QA technical study reports for filings and submissions.
• Develop Python‑based automation to improve study execution and data workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical reviews and day‑to‑day guidance.
• Participate in business development through proposals, scope development, and client presentations.

Skills

Load Flow Analysis

Contingency Analysis

Dynamic Simulation

Interconnection Studies

Python

Technical Report Writing

Mentoring

Business Development

Communication

Education

ABET‑accredited EE degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

ASPEN

CAPE

ETAP

PSCAD

EMTP

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior transmission planning engineer in the United States to lead complex power system studies, including load flow, contingency, transient stability, and ISO interconnections. You will model IBR/BESS dynamics and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients across multiple regions.

Requirements include a BS in EE (ABET‑accredited), 5+ years in planning, and hands‑on use of PSS/E, PSLF, or similar tools; EIT/PE or licensure pursuit is expected.