Transmission Planning Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting seeks an experienced Transmission Planning Engineer to support planning, reliability, and development of the electric transmission system. The role focuses on complex studies and solutions for grid reliability, load growth, and long-term system needs.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in power system planning software and knowledge of NERC standards, ISO/RTO requirements, and transmission planning criteria to drive expansion and modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience performing transmission planning and power system studies.
• Strong knowledge of power flow and transient stability analysis.
• Familiar with major planning tools: PowerWorld, PSLF, TARA, ASPEN OneLiner.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system planning studies to evaluate reliability and future grid needs.
• Conduct power flow, contingency, transient stability, short circuit, and transfer capability studies.
• Analyze system performance under normal and contingency operating conditions.
• Develop transmission expansion plans to support load growth and renewable integration.
• Evaluate transmission assets including lines, substations, transformers, and reactive power devices.
• Perform generator and load interconnection studies per ISO/RTO requirements.
• Collaborate with System Operations, Protection & Controls, Substation Engineering, Distribution Planning, and Generation Planning teams.
• Prepare technical reports and planning recommendations for utility leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure studies comply with NERC, FERC, and regional planning criteria.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

PowerWorld

GE PSLF

TARA

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Engineer to support the planning, reliability, and development of the electric transmission system. This role will focus on conducting complex transmission system studies and developing solutions that support grid reliability, load growth, renewable integration, and long-term system needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with power system planning software and a solid understanding of NERC standards, ISO/RTO requirements, and transmission planning criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system planning studies to evaluate reliability, performance, and future grid needs.
• Conduct power flow, contingency, transient stability, short circuit, and transfer capability studies.
• Analyze system performance under normal and contingency operating conditions.
• Develop transmission expansion plans to support load growth, renewable integration, and system reliability.
• Evaluate new transmission lines, substations, transformers, reactive power devices, and other transmission assets.
• Perform generator interconnection and load interconnection studies in accordance with ISO/RTO and utility requirements.
• Evaluate system impacts associated with renewable generation, BESS projects, and large industrial loads.
• Collaborate with System Operations, Protection & Controls, Substation Engineering, Distribution Planning, and Generation Planning teams.
• Prepare technical reports, study results, and planning recommendations for utility leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure planning studies comply with applicable NERC, FERC, regional reliability organization, and utility planning criteria.
• Support long-range transmission planning, capital planning, and grid modernization initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing transmission planning and power system studies within an electric utility, consulting, or power industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of power flow and transient stability analysis.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• PowerWorld
• GE PSLF
• TARA
• Experience with short circuit analysis using:
• ASPEN OneLiner
• Familiarity with the FERC pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
• Understanding of transmission planning requirements associated with renewable generation, BESS, generator interconnections, and large load additions.
• Familiarity with regional transmission systems and planning organizations such as ERCOT, WECC, PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, ISO-NE, and NYISO.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with backgrounds in Transmission Planning, Power Systems Engineering, Grid Planning, Interconnection Studies, Transmission Engineering, or Utility Planning are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute to major transmission expansion and grid modernization initiatives while working on projects involving renewable integration, BESS, system reliability, and the continued development of the electric grid.