Power Transmission Planning Engineer

Image Associates Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for a Senior Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer to support utility and industrial electrical system studies across North America. The role offers flexible working conditions, whether full-time remote or from various U.S. offices, and involves collaboration on complex power systems. Candidates should possess a BSEE, PE license, and over 10 years of experience in the field, along with strong skills in software tools such as PSSE and PSLF.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission planning and system studies.
• Strong experience with PSSE and PSLF tools.
• Excellent technical writing and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power flow, short-circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
• Support feasibility and interconnection assessments for utilities and IPPs.
• Prepare models using software such as PSSE, PSLF.

Skills

PSSE

Education

BSEE

PE license

Tools

PSLF

Job description

Job Description

Senior Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer to support high-impact utility and industrial electrical system studies across North America. This is a senior-level role offering full-time remote flexibility or the option to work from one of several U.S. offices.

About the Role:
You’ll collaborate with other engineers to model complex utility and industrial power systems and perform advanced planning and operational studies. The work spans both long-term strategic planning and near-term operational decision support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct power flow, short-circuit, and dynamic stability studies
• Support feasibility and interconnection assessments for utilities and IPPs
• Evaluate critical clearing times, relay settings, and system reliability impacts
• Prepare models using software such as PSSE , PSLF , or similar
• Write proposals and technical reports; present findings to clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to business development and mentoring junior engineers

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• BSEE and PE license required
• 10+ years of experience in transmission planning and system studies
• Strong experience with PSSE, PSLF, or equivalent tools
• Excellent technical writing and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage technical projects
• Willing to travel occasionally (10%+)

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
PSSE
PE License

Additional Information

Pearl Martin, Image Associates Inc. pearl AT jobspot DOT com

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