Senior Power Systems Engineer – Transmission Planning

Leap29; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is expanding its U.S. Power Systems team and seeks a Power Systems Engineering Consultant with a focus on transmission planning. The role involves advanced studies, data-driven insights, and direct client engagement.

Houston is preferred, with flexibility for location; travel to client workshops is expected. The ideal candidate has strong modeling skills, experience with industry tools, and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in transmission planning, system operations, or power systems consulting.
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard power system modelling software.
• Familiarity with U.S. power markets and ISOs (PJM, ERCOT, MISO, WECC, SPP, CAISO).
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards and U.S. transmission planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct steady-state, dynamic, and short-circuit studies to assess system performance and reliability.
• Perform power flow, dynamic stability, voltage, and contingency analyses with industry tools.
• Evaluate interconnection requests and transmission reinforcements.
• Develop, document, and maintain modelling methodologies and assumptions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define study scopes and deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing findings.
• Support development of internal tools and analytical frameworks for efficiency.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and grid technologies.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Steady-state & dynamic simulations

Technical reporting

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

EMTP/ATP

ETAP

SKM

PROMOD

Job description

Leap29 is expanding its U.S. Power Systems team and seeks a Power Systems Engineering Consultant with a focus on transmission planning. The role involves advanced studies, data-driven insights, and direct client engagement.

Houston is preferred, with flexibility for location; travel to client workshops is expected. The ideal candidate has strong modeling skills, experience with industry tools, and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.