Transmission Planning Engineer for Grid Modernization

Coalesce Management Consulting

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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.