Senior Consulting Engineer (EMT studies)

Energy Strategies, LLC; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible work environment

High-impact projects exposure

Job summary

Energy Strategies seeks a Senior Consulting Engineer – Transmission Planning & Advanced Power System Modeling to join our Interconnection and Power Delivery team. This senior role focuses on EMT analysis, inverter-based resource performance, and dynamic reliability studies for utilities and developers across North America.

You will lead PSCAD modeling, database translations, and cross-platform validation, contributing to grid modernization and high-IBR environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
• 4–8+ years of relevant industry experience in transmission planning, grid engineering or generator interconnection studies.
• Hands-on experience using PSCAD or comparable EMT simulation tools.
• Experience performing powerflow, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, or TARA.
• Experience modeling inverter-based resources, renewable generation, or large-load facilities.
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and validate PSCAD plant models, including inverter-based resources and control systems.
• Translate RMS-based models (PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld) into EMT equivalents and validate dynamics across platforms.
• Perform EMT simulations to analyze system behavior under disturbances and control interactions.
• Evaluate performance with high inverter-based penetration and large loads, identifying dynamic risks and mitigations.
• Contribute to modeling standards, validation procedures, and automation tools to improve workflows.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems

EMT simulation

PSCAD

Power flow analysis

Transient stability

Short-circuit analysis

PSS/E PSLF PowerWorld

NERC ISO/RTO processes

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PSCAD

TARA

Python scripting

Job description

About Energy Strategies
Energy Strategies is an independent energy consulting firm founded in 1986. In its early years, it was focused on natural gas deregulation and increasing energy choice for consumers. More than thirty years later, Energy Strategies has grown into a firm that consistently provides tailored, technically grounded analysis and objective guidance in an increasingly complex energy market. Our clients include power producers, transmission developers, utilities, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and large energy users throughout North America.

We empower our clients to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities as markets, technologies, and policies evolve. Energy Strategies generates value for our clients by harnessing the expertise of our skilled, multi-disciplinary teams in the design and application of energy strategies and solutions. We can offer a team of consultants with the experience to provide unique insight on the most complex energy challenges. The wide range of energy industry knowledge of our consultants enables us to form robust project teams tailored to meet each client’s specific project objectives.

Three decades of involvement in the energy industry places us in a unique position to understand market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory changes, and policy developments. Our breadth of experience enables clients to successfully navigate the complexities of regulated and deregulated energy markets, make confident decisions, and create new opportunities as energy markets evolve.

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer – Transmission Planning & Advanced Power System Modeling to join our Interconnection and Power Delivery team within the Transmission and Energy Markets practice.

This is a senior technical role centered on advanced power system modeling, with particular emphasis on EMT (electromagnetic transient) analysis, inverter-based resource (IBR) performance, and transient dynamic reliability studies. The individual in this role will help lead and expand our internal PSCAD and advanced transient dynamic study capabilities.

In addition to deep EMT expertise, the ideal candidate will bring strong foundational transmission planning skills across steady-state, contingency, short-circuit, and transient stability analyses.

You will work on technically rigorous engagements supporting utilities, developers, system operators, and large load customers across North America.

This is an opportunity to:

• Build and shape advanced transmission modeling capabilities within a growing consulting practice
• Lead high-impact EMT and dynamic reliability studies involving inverter-based resources and emerging technologies
• Contribute to complex interconnection and long-term planning analyses in rapidly evolving markets
• Work directly with experienced industry leaders on technically challenging projects
• Play a meaningful role in modernizing the grid and advancing reliability in high-IBR environments

Location
We welcome applicants across the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or open to relocating to Utah.

What You’ll Do
Advanced Modeling & Dynamics (Priority Area) -You will help develop and apply advanced power system models to evaluate grid performance in high-renewable environments.

• Develop, refine, and validate PSCAD plant models, including inverter-based resource representations and associated control systems.
• Translate RMS-based models (PSLF, PSS®E, PowerWorld) into EMT equivalents and validate system dynamics across platforms.
• Perform EMT simulations to analyze system behavior under disturbances, including fault response, voltage recovery, frequency response, and control interactions.
• Evaluate system performance under high penetrations of inverter-based resources and large loads, identifying potential dynamic reliability risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to modeling standards, validation procedures, and automation tools that improve simulation workflows and analytical efficiency.

Core Transmission Planning -Support transmission planning and interconnection studies that inform grid development and infrastructure decisions.

• Perform transmission studies including powerflow, contingency, short-circuit, and transient stability analyses.
• Support generator and large-load interconnection studies, including work related to ISO/RTO and FERC-jurisdictional processes.
• Develop technically supported study assumptions using system data and market intelligence.
• Coordinate modeling datasets across RMS and EMT platforms and prepare technical reports and client-ready presentations.
• Contribute to proposal development and project scoping, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high technical standard.
  
  

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems
• 4–8+ years of relevant industry experience , preferably in transmission planning, grid engineering or generator interconnection studies.
• Hands-on experience using PSCAD or comparable EMT simulation tools .
• Experience performing powerflow, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses .
• Proficiency with power system analysis software such as PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, or TARA .
• Experience modeling inverter-based resources, renewable generation, or large-load facilities .
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and ISO/RTO interconnection processes .
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems specialization.
• Experience translating RMS models to EMT environments and validating dynamic performance.
• Experience developing and testing PSCAD dynamic plant models .
• Familiarity with frequency response analysis, control interaction studies, or subsynchronous oscillation analysis .
• Experience evaluating large-load interconnections (e.g., data centers).
• Experience developing modeling tools using Python or other scripting languages .
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure.

Benefits & Compensation Package

At Energy Strategies, we know that the work we do is only as strong as the people behind it. That’s why we make sure our team feels supported, both in their careers and in life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and performance. Significant bonus opportunity in the shorter-term and on an annual basis.

401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% company match.

Paid time off and company holidays to recharge and refresh.

Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and conference participation.

Exposure to high-impact projects that shape clean energy development and transmission strategy.

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to senior technical leaders.

Flexible work environment with opportunities to engage in industry networks and client relationships.

Our Interview Process

Our process is designed to give you a clear picture of what it’s like to work at Energy Strategies while also helping us learn more about your skills and interests.

For this role, the process typically may include these steps:

• Introductory Conversation (30 mins) – A chance to learn more about Energy Strategies and share your background.
• Brief Questionnaire -will be sent to shortlisted candidates (estimated time commitment 15-20 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (45- 60 mins) – Deeper discussion about your skills, experiences, and what you’re looking for.
• Case/Analytical Exercise (take-home) – A short project that gives you a feel for the type of work we do with candidates presenting to a select team at Energy Strategies.
• Team Conversation (30-45 mins) – Meet with potential teammates to discuss our culture and day-to-day work.
• Final Discussion (30 mins) – Wrap-up conversation to ensure mutual alignment and answer any remaining questions.