Power Systems Studies Engineer | Steady State - RMS

Kimley-Horn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Atlanta, GA, seeks an experienced Power Systems Studies Engineer to perform advanced transmission analyses and support interconnection studies for diverse resources. This role emphasizes reliability, code compliance, and client-ready technical documentation.

The engineer will build network models, run dynamic stability and short-circuit studies, and collaborate with utilities and developers within a consulting environment. PE licensure is preferred, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in transmission planning or system studies.
• Experience performing steady-state, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses with industry-standard software (PSSE, PSLF, TARA, ETAP, ASPEN).
• Working knowledge of NERC reliability standards, including TPL, FAC, PRC, and CIP series.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed transmission network models for steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analysis.
• Perform power flow, contingency, transient stability, and voltage stability analyses.
• Support generator interconnection evaluations for conventional and inverter-based resources.
• Prepare documentation for Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies under SGIP/LGIP or equivalent frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with NERC planning and protection standards (FAC-008, PRC-010, CIP-014).
• Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure interconnection and reliability processes.

Skills

Transmission planning experience

Technical writing

Client-facing communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

TARA

ETAP

ASPEN

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Atlanta, Georgia (GA) is seeking an experienced Power Systems Studies Engineer to join our team in Midtown Atlanta. You'll play a central role in conducting advanced transmission system analyses, supporting generator interconnection studies, and ensuring reliability and compliance with applicable NERC standards. This position is best suited for engineers who excel in problem-solving, collaboration, and technical excellence within a dynamic consulting environment. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed transmission network models for steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analysis using PSSE, PSLF, TARA, ETAP, ASPEN, or equivalent tools.
• Perform power flow, contingency, transient stability, voltage stability, and short-circuit simulations to assess system performance and develop recommendations.
• Support generator interconnection evaluations for both conventional and inverter-based resources, including BESS, solar, wind, and hybrid facilities.
• Perform studies and prepare documentation for Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies under SGIP/LGIP or equivalent frameworks.
• Conduct analyses in accordance with NERC transmission planning and protection standards, including:
  • FAC-008 (Facility Ratings)
  • PRC-010 (Under-Voltage Load Shedding Programs)
  • CIP-014 (Physical Security)
• Other applicable TPL, MOD, and PRC standards relevant to planning and protection compliance.
• Review and interpret study results, identify system limitations or reliability risks, and propose technical solutions or mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with interconnection and reliability processes.
• Contribute to internal procedures, data management practices, and study standardization initiatives supporting reliability compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in transmission planning, system studies, or related power system engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience performing steady-state, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses with industry-standard software (PSSE, PSLF, TARA, ETAP, ASPEN).
• Working knowledge of NERC reliability standards, including TPL, FAC, PRC, and CIP series.
• Understanding of interconnection study processes and planning requirements across ERCOT, PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, NYISO etc...
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience delivering client-ready reports and presentations.
• Preferred:
  • Experience supporting compliance or study work under FAC-008, PRC-010, and CIP-014.
  • Knowledge of UVLS, UFLS, or other protection coordination programs under PRC standards.
  • Experience conducting System Impact or Facility Studies for transmission-connected resources.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure.
  • Prior consulting experience or demonstrated success leading client-focused technical projects.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.