Senior Consulting Engineer (Transmission & Interconnection)

Energy Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Energy Strategies is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to join our Markets and Transmission Analysis team. This full-time role focuses on transmission planning, energy markets, and grid reliability, with a mix of modeling, data analysis, and client-facing work across North America.

You will lead power system modeling, regional studies, and interconnection analyses using PowerWorld, PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA, and develop analytical tools in Python or Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• 6–12+ years of relevant industry experience in transmission planning, power system modeling, or energy markets.
• Experience with power flow simulation software (Power World, PSS/E, PSLF, or similar).
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with rigorous data quality and model integrity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for client-facing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform bulk transmission and interconnection analyses.
• Drive regional transmission planning studies and interconnection analyses.
• Evaluate transmission system performance under high renewable penetrations and complex buildouts.
• Own and deliver studies including power flow, transfer limit, reliability, and system performance analyses.
• Translate technical results into clear insights and recommendations for clients.

Skills

Power flow modeling

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

PowerWorld

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

Python

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking aSenior ConsultingEngineer to join our Market and Transmission Analysis team. This is a full-time role foranexperiencedengineer with strong quantitative and analytical skills who is interested in working at the intersection of transmission planning, energy markets, and grid reliability.

In this role, you will supportand leada range of technically rigorous analyses related to transmission system performance, generator interconnection, and regional grid planning. You will work closely withour team ofengineers and consultants to develop data-driven insights that inform major energy infrastructure investments across North America.

Our Markets and Transmission Analysis team advises some of the region’s leading energy developers, transmission companies, and utilities, helping them navigate complex power system challenges and evolving market dynamics.

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 andexecute power system modeling and transmission planning
• Own and drive complex interconnection and reliability studies
• Developand deliveranalytical tools and insights that support major energy infrastructure decisions
• Influenceand shape the rapidly evolving North American power grid and energy markets

Location

We welcome applicants across the U.S., with a preference for candidates locatedor open to relocatingto Utah.

What You’ll Do

Transmission Modeling & System Analysis

• Lead and perform bulk transmission and interconnection analyses using commercialpower flowsoftwareplatformssuch as PowerWorld, PSS E, PSLF, or TARA.
• Driveregional transmission planning studies and interconnection analyses.
• Evaluateand advise ontransmission system performance under scenarios involving high penetrations of renewable generation and complex transmission buildouts.
• Own anddeliver studiesincludingp ower flow, transfer limit, reliability, and system performance analyses.

Data Analysis & Study Development

• Developand advise ontechnically sound study assumptions using the best available system data and market intelligence.
• Build,manage,andoptimizemodeling datasets across power system simulation platforms.
• Lead and develop generator interconnection powerflow models and supportand guidegenerator interconnection applications.
• Coordinate modeling efforts across internal teams and proprietary datasets.

Technical Communication & Client Support

• Translate technical results into clear, actionableinsights andrecommendations.
• Own the preparation and delivery oftechnical reports,and presentations for internal teams and clients.
• Interfacedirectlywith clients, leadingdiscussions on study results and recommendations.

Tools & Process Improvement

• Design anddevelop 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 withdemonstratedownership 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, witha high levelof rigor in data quality and model integrity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability totranslate technical findings into clear insights and recommendationsthrough reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively withownership of deliverables within fast-paced, technical environments

Preferred Skills

• Experienceleading or independently executing power flow analysis , particularly using Power World or TARA.
• Familiarity with generator interconnection processes and transmission service studies withpractical exposure to real project work.
• Knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional transmission and interconnection processes.
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and transmission planning criteria.
• Experiencedeveloping andenhancing analyticaltools 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,commensuratewith experience and performance. Significant bonus opportunity in theshorter-termand on an annual basis.

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

Health insurance (90% employer covered).

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 whatit’slike to work at Energy Strategies, while also allowing us to learn more about your skills and interests.

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

1. Introductory Conversation (30 mins) – A chance to learn more about Energy Strategies and share your background.
2. Brief Questionnaire -will be sent to shortlisted candidates (estimated time commitment 15-20 minutes)
3. Hiring Manager Interview (45- 60 mins) – Deeper discussion about your skills, experiences, and what you’re looking for.
4. 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.
5. Team Conversation (30-45 mins) – Meet with potential teammates to discuss our culture and day-to-day work.
6. Final Discussion (30 mins) – Wrap-up conversation to ensure mutual alignment and answer any remaining questions.