Senior Transmission Planning Engineer — Grid Studies Lead

JCW Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Transmission Planner (Engineer 4) in Tampa, FL to lead complex planning projects for major utilities across North America. The role involves performing steady-state and dynamic analyses and coordinating with stakeholders on system upgrades and interconnections.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with 8–12 years of transmission planning experience and strong communication, leadership, and team mentorship abilities. This is a contract position based in Tampa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and active PE license.
• 8–12 years of transmission planning experience in utility or consulting.
• Proficient in power system analysis tools (PSS/E, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld).
• Strong communication and leadership skills for presenting study results to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to complex transmission planning projects for utility clients and regions.
• Perform steady-state, transient, and dynamic analyses for system adequacy and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on system upgrades and NERC initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical review of planning reports and study results.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

PSLF

PowerWorld

Job description

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Transmission Planner (Engineer 4) in Tampa, FL to lead complex planning projects for major utilities across North America. The role involves performing steady-state and dynamic analyses and coordinating with stakeholders on system upgrades and interconnections.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with 8–12 years of transmission planning experience and strong communication, leadership, and team mentorship abilities. This is a contract position based in Tampa.