Senior Transmission Planning Engineer — Grid Impact & Strategy

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering and transmission planning to lead and coordinate complex projects for utility clients in the Charlotte area.

The role emphasizes expert problem solving, regulatory compliance with NERC and FERC, use of Siemens PSS/E and PowerGEM, and mentoring staff while delivering clear technical reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering; PE registration required
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Professional Engineer registration
• Willingness to travel 5–15%
• Experience in Transmission Planning and power flow analysis
• Experience with inter-utility organizations like SERC and NATF
• Experience meeting NERC Standards and FERC requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to achieve business goals and objectives
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Conduct engineering studies with technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects
• Manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the unit's competitive position
• Analyze and recommend business process enhancements and develop relevant standards
• Coordinate work activities through positive working relationships
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals
• Visit field sites and/or plants as required

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

Siemens PSS/E

PowerGEM TARA

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

PDF Creation

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering and transmission planning to lead and coordinate complex projects for utility clients in the Charlotte area.

The role emphasizes expert problem solving, regulatory compliance with NERC and FERC, use of Siemens PSS/E and PowerGEM, and mentoring staff while delivering clear technical reports and documentation.