Power Systems Studies Engineer - Transmission Planning

Kimley-Horn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Power Systems Studies Engineer in Atlanta to conduct advanced transmission system analyses, support generator interconnection studies, and ensure reliability per NERC standards. This full‑time, on‑site role requires collaboration with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers in a dynamic consulting environment.

You will build models, run power-flow and stability studies, and contribute to Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in transmission planning, system studies, or related power system engineering roles.
• Experience with steady‑state, transient stability, and short‑circuit analyses using industry software (PSSE, PSLF, TARA, ETAP, ASPEN).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power systems analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

TARA

ETAP

ASPEN

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Power Systems Studies Engineer in Atlanta to conduct advanced transmission system analyses, support generator interconnection studies, and ensure reliability per NERC standards. This full‑time, on‑site role requires collaboration with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers in a dynamic consulting environment.

You will build models, run power-flow and stability studies, and contribute to Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies while aligning with