Senior Transmission Planning & Grid Modernization Lead

LVI Associates; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Transmission Planning Manager to provide technical leadership and drive complex planning initiatives for utility and ISO/RTO clients. This role leads reliability studies, supports grid modernization projects, and develops long-term transmission strategies for electric systems.

You will mentor engineering teams, present technical findings to executives and regulators, and collaborate across design, operations, and markets to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in power systems with focus on transmission planning and studies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large technical studies.
• Strong client-facing experience with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, or consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission planning and power system studies for clients.
• Perform and review power flow, contingency, stability and transfer analyses.
• Guide expansion planning and reliability assessments for grid needs.
• Develop mitigation strategies and evaluate performance under contingencies.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate across protection, operations, and design teams.
• Present findings to clients, regulators, and executives; support BD activities.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Power systems engineering

Transmission planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

ETAP

Python scripting

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Transmission Planning Manager to provide technical leadership and drive complex planning initiatives for utility and ISO/RTO clients. This role leads reliability studies, supports grid modernization projects, and develops long-term transmission strategies for electric systems.

You will mentor engineering teams, present technical findings to executives and regulators, and collaborate across design, operations, and markets to deliver integrated solutions.