Senior Transmission System Planning Consultant

E Source; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) with 3% employer match

Job summary

E Source in the United States is seeking a Senior Transmission Planning Consultant to lead high-impact studies for electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and other stakeholders. You’ll shape methodologies, deliverables, and client outcomes with senior-level guidance and independent project leadership.

We value deep technical expertise in transmission planning, strong communication with clients, and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with transmission planning processes, industry practices, and NERC/FERC/ISO requirements.
• Strong track record in stability, short-circuit, voltage, and production costing analyses.
• Proficient in PSS/E and capable of leading complex client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transmission planning studies including stability and congestion analyses.
• Serve as primary client contact, guiding scope, methodologies and deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight and QA for junior staff and consultants.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting methods and results.
• Support proposals, client meetings, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape service offerings and capabilities.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff to enable knowledge transfer.

Skills

Transmission planning

PSS/E

Client leadership

Regulatory awareness

Power systems analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Aspen

EasyPower

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

PROMOD

Job description

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we're looking for a Senior Transmission Planning Consultant to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.
E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the utility industry in the US and Canada. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com
As a Senior Transmission Planning Consultant, you'll lead high-impact studies and consulting engagements for electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, cooperatives, and other industry stakeholders. You'll oversee and execute advanced transmission planning studies, including transient stability, power flow, transfer capability, reliability, short-circuit, and economic dispatch analysis, to support client decision-making and regulatory compliance, serving as a trusted advisor who engages directly with clients to define objectives, design methodologies, and deliver actionable results. This is a senior, client-facing role that blends deep technical expertise with strong project leadership: the ideal candidate is a seasoned consultant who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring teams, and ensuring deliverables meet both technical and business objectives.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage transmission planning studies, including stability, power flow, reliability, short-circuit, and congestion management analyses.
• Serve as the primary client contact, driving project scope, methodologies, and deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and guidance to junior engineers and consultants.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, client meetings, and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape service offerings and enhance technical capabilities.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development.

You’re Likely a Great Fit If You

• Have proven success managing complex technical studies and project teams.
• Can navigate challenges, resolve obstacles, and adapt your approach to meet client needs.
• Communicate and present clearly, with experience in client-facing consulting roles.
• Enjoy training and mentoring junior engineers.
• Bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.

And Even Better If You

• Have experience with Aspen, EasyPower, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, or PROMOD.
• Have experience with harmonics analysis.
• Are comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.

Experience And Skills To Qualify Include

• B.S. in electrical engineering or a related field; M.S. with 12+ years, Ph.D. with 8+ years, or B.S. with 15+ years of relevant experience in transmission planning, operations, or consulting.
• In-depth knowledge of transmission system planning processes, methodologies, and industry practices.
• Experience with transient stability, short-circuit, voltage, production costing, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection analysis.
• Strong competency in PSS/E (required).
• Strong experience with Transmission Adequacy & Reliability Assessment (TARA), including reliability and contingency (N-1) analysis, flowgate analysis, and assessing import/export limits for resource adequacy.
• Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO requirements and processes (for example, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, NYISO, or ISO-NE).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect

• Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.
• A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is $160,000 – $220,000 + + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
This role will be 100% remote with infrequent travel, likely 3–5 times per year.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation Range: $160K - $220K