Senior Power System Studies Engineer — Grid Innovation Leader

BBA Consultants; Salem, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Group insurance plan

Annual PTO

Time bank

Statutory holidays

Annual premium for employee referrals

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks a Senior Engineer specializing in Power System Studies to join our Eastern US consulting team in Salem, NH. You will lead engineering studies, advise utilities and developers, and mentor junior engineers while managing client relationships and project scope.

You will build and validate models using PSSE/PSCAD/CYME/Synergi, contribute to proposals, and collaborate with the Eastern US Engineering Director to advance strategy in power and renewables markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required
• 8–12+ years in transmission planning or utility/ISO engineering
• Experience in consulting or client-facing engineering roles
• Proficiency with power system modeling tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, CYME and Synergi
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Master’s degree in Power Systems or related field is a plus
• Utility/ISO, or renewable developer support experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to utility and renewable energy clients
• Lead engineering studies including load flow, contingency analysis, stability, and reliability assessments
• Support utilities and developers with interconnection studies
• Build and validate models using PSSE, PowerWorld, PSCAD, ASPEN, and related tools
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional project teams
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships
• Build relationships with utilities, developers and technology projects across Eastern United States
• Lead the preparation of proposals including defining scope with clients, budget and schedule estimation

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Presentation

Client-facing

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree in Power Systems or related field

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

CYME

Synergi

Job description

BBA Consultants seeks a Senior Engineer specializing in Power System Studies to join our Eastern US consulting team in Salem, NH. You will lead engineering studies, advise utilities and developers, and mentor junior engineers while managing client relationships and project scope.

You will build and validate models using PSSE/PSCAD/CYME/Synergi, contribute to proposals, and collaborate with the Eastern US Engineering Director to advance strategy in power and renewables markets.