Senior Consulting Engineer (Transmission & Interconnection)

Energy Strategies; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (90% employer coverage)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Energy Strategies is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to join the Market and Transmission Analysis team. This full-time position requires 6-12+ years of experience in transmission planning and power system modeling. Key responsibilities include conducting analytical studies, translating complex technical results, and leading discussions with clients. Strong quantitative skills, a degree in electrical engineering, and proficiency in software like PowerWorld or Python are essential. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a collaborative work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 6 - 12+ years of relevant industry experience in transmission planning or energy markets.
• Hands-on experience with power flow simulation software.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead power system modeling and transmission planning.
• Conduct generator interconnection and reliability studies.
• Translate technical results into actionable insights.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field

Tools

PowerWorld

PSS®E

Python

Job description

Senior Consulting Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to join our Market and Transmission Analysis team. This is a full‑time role for an experienced engineer with strong quantitative and analytical skills, focused on the intersection of transmission planning, energy markets, and grid reliability.

Location

Applicants across the U.S. are welcome, with a preference for those located or open to relocating to Utah.

What You'll Do

Typical Project Engagements Include

• Regional transmission planning studies
• Generator interconnection and development strategy analysis
• Planning and implementation of major regional and inter‑regional transmission projects
• Preparation of generator interconnection applications
• Development of transmission plans, single‑line diagrams, and performance assessments related to transmission expansion and grid optimization
• Short‑circuit, dynamic, and transient stability analyses
• Transfer limit studies and transmission service studies

This Is An Opportunity To

• Lead and execute power system modeling and transmission planning
• Own and drive complex interconnection and reliability studies
• Develop and deliver analytical tools and insights that support major energy infrastructure decisions
• Influence and shape the rapidly evolving North American power grid and energy markets

Transmission Modeling & System Analysis

• Lead and perform bulk transmission and interconnection analyses using commercial power flow software platforms such as PowerWorld, PSS®E, PSLF, or TARA.
• Drive regional transmission planning studies and interconnection analyses.
• Evaluate and advise on transmission system performance under scenarios involving high penetrations of renewable generation and complex transmission buildouts.
• Own and deliver studies including power flow, transfer limit, reliability, and system performance analyses.

Data Analysis & Study Development

• Develop and advise on technically sound study assumptions using the best available system data and market intelligence.
• Build, manage, and optimize modeling datasets across power system simulation platforms.
• Lead and develop generator interconnection power flow models and support and guide generator interconnection applications.
• Coordinate modeling efforts across internal teams and proprietary datasets.

Technical Communication & Client Support

• Translate technical results into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Own the preparation and delivery of technical reports, and presentations for internal teams and clients.
• Interface directly with clients, leading discussions on study results and recommendations.

Tools & Process Improvement

• Design and develop analytical tools and workflows using Excel or programming languages such as Python.
• Drive and contribute to internal best practices for modeling, data management, and analytical processes.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• 6 - 12+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in transmission planning, power system modeling, or energy markets.
• Prior experience working at an ISO/RTO, utility, consulting firm, or energy developer with demonstrated ownership of technical workstreams.
• Hands‑on experience applying power flow simulation software (Power World, PSS®E, PSLF, or similar).
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills, with a high level of rigor in data quality and model integrity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear insights and recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with ownership of deliverables within fast‑paced, technical environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading or independently executing power flow analysis, particularly using Power World or TARA.
• Familiarity with generator interconnection processes and transmission service studies with practical exposure to real project work.
• Knowledge of FERC‑jurisdictional transmission and interconnection processes.
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and transmission planning criteria.
• Experience developing and enhancing analytical tools using Python or other programming languages.
• Strong interest in the evolving power grid, including renewables, energy storage, and large‑scale transmission development.

Benefits & Compensation Package

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and performance. Significant bonus opportunity in the short‑term and on an annual basis.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% company match.
• Health insurance with 90% employer coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 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.