Transmission Planning Engineer

JCW Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Supervisor of Transmission Planning Engineering to lead long-range grid strategy and power system analysis in a growing energy market. This on-site leadership role blends technical depth with team management.

You will supervise engineers on planning studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and translate complex analyses into actionable plans for executives and regulators. The position offers a clear path to senior leadership and cross-functional impact across operations and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in utility transmission planning or power system analysis.
• Solid understanding of power systems and regulatory frameworks (NERC/FERC familiarity a plus).
• Proven leadership and ability to manage competing priorities in a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers on transmission planning studies and compliance activities.
• Drive long-range strategic planning and regulatory analysis (EMT, interconnection, transmission service).
• Communicate study assumptions, risks, and results to leadership, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Hire, mentor, and grow a multi-discipline engineering team across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Power systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading electric utility company is seeking a Supervisor of Transmission Planning Engineering to lead long-range grid strategy and power system analysis in one of the country's fastest-growing energy markets. This on-site leadership role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into team management, with a strong foundation in transmission planning, power system modeling, and regulatory compliance. If you excel at translating complex studies into actionable plans and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment, this role offers both technical depth and a clear path for long-term leadership growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of engineers on transmission planning studies, case model maintenance, and compliance activities — ensuring work is technically sound, on schedule, and within budget
• Drive long-range strategic planning or NERC/FERC compliance analysis (EMT, interconnection, transmission service) depending on your assigned focus area
• Communicate study assumptions, risks, and results clearly to leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Hire, mentor, and grow a multi-discipline engineering team while coordinating across operations, regulatory, and program management

What we’re looking for

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline (Mechanical, Computer Science, Physics, Civil, and others considered)
• 5+ years of engineering experience, ideally in utility transmission planning, power system analysis, or a closely related field
• Strong understanding of power systems, reliability planning, and regulatory frameworks (NERC/FERC familiarity a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities across a technical team