Power Transmission Planning Engineer

Image Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Power Transmission Planning Engineer to support significant electrical system studies across North America. The role offers flexibility with remote working options or from various U.S. offices. Key responsibilities include conducting advanced studies, collaborating with engineers, and preparing detailed reports, making it ideal for candidates with a strong background in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission planning and studies.
• Strong background in electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power flow, short-circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
• Support feasibility assessments for utilities.
• Prepare models and present findings to clients.

Skills

Modeling complex power systems

Conducting power flow studies

Writing proposals

Technical reporting

Business development

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

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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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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