Transmission Planner

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Transmission Planner to join our Energy & Systems Solutions team. The role includes performing transmission planning analyses and managing projects for utilities, ISO/RTOs, and developers.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and engage in industry forums and business development. Travel (<10%) is required, with strong expertise in power system analyses and industry tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering with relevant transmission planning experience.
• Experience with transmission analytics including load flow, stability, and protection studies.
• Familiarity with FERC tariffs, NERC standards, and interconnection procedures is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to growth of Transmission Planning services.
• Perform transmission planning analyses under senior guidance, ensuring QA/QC.
• Support sales and business development activities.
• Lead and mentor junior staff on studies and proposals.
• Prepare technical writing for proposals and RFIs/RFPs.

Skills

Power system analysis

Project management

Client relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

M.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PowerGEM TARA

DSA Tools TSAT

EMTP

PSCAD

CAPE/APA

ASPEN

Job description

Description

Leidos offers its knowledge and expertise over a wide area of cutting-edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Building our work for publicly and privately owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.

Transmission Planner

We are seeking a Transmission Planner who will contribute to our dynamic team within our Energy & Systems Solutions, and who will provide transmission planning consulting services as both an engineer and as a project manager as client needs dictate. This position will contribute to the expansion of Leidos Engineering and the existing Transmission Planning consulting practice.

It is expected that this role will involve the management of complex transmission planning studies both independently and also serve as a mentor: guiding junior staff who are assigned to perform similar studies. Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and Regional Planning organizations such as ISO's and RTO's, as well as providing transmission consulting services for Developer and Independent Power Producer Clients.

Transmission Planner responsibilities:

• Build and maintain client relationships, assist with expanding the current client base and contribute to the growth and expansion of Transmission Planning consulting services
• Perform assigned transmission planning analyses under senior-engineer direction, applying QA/QC procedures and incorporating review feedback.
• Sales and business development activities will be expected
• The candidate should possess solid understanding of power system analysis concepts, including transmission system planning and familiarity with NERC reliability standards
• Experience with common industry accepted analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, DSA Tools TSAT, PowerWorld, ASPEN, CAPE/APA, EMTP and PSCAD are highly desirable
• The candidate must be experienced and capable of functioning both as a team member and in a leadership role in transmission studies
• Contribute to technical writing of project proposals and responses to industry RFIs and RFPs
• Participate and present in industry forums and conferences as the opportunity arises

Qualifications:

• Graduate engineer with a B.S. Electrical engineering required and 3+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience
• Must be experienced in transmission analytics, e.g., load flow studies, stability studies, protection and short circuit studies, etc., and be knowledgeable of various power system theories and limitations
• Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues is considered a plus, including experience with FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff, NERC reliability standards, Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP and SGIP) and associated study practices
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communications skills
• Remarkable problem solver in both team and independent environments
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
• Travel Required: Yes, <10% of the time

PDSPM

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Original Posting:

September 18, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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