Transmission Planning Engineer - Remote Grid Innovator

ICF Olson; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Volunteer opportunities

Professional development resources

Job summary

ICF Power Delivery Services in Reston, VA is seeking a technically deep transmission planning engineer to lead multi‑discipline power system studies from kickoff through final deliverable. You will own client relationships, guide study scope, and ensure clear, actionable results for utility decision‑makers.

You will perform steady‑state load flow, contingency analysis, transient stability, and interconnection studies across regional footprints, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of transmission planning experience or related electrical engineering.
• EIT or PE registration, or active pursuit of licensure.
• Deep familiarity with ISOs/RTOs — including CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, and/or SPP.
• Experience with IBR and BESS dynamic modeling under NERC MOD-026/027/031/032/033.
• Proficiency in Python for power system study automation, model management, and data workflows.
• Short circuit analysis experience using ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic transient software (PSCAD, EMTP).
• Strong technical report writing skills; ability to communicate complex results clearly to non-engineering audiences.
• Experience contributing to business development proposals and client scoping discussions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead or study manager on transmission planning engagements, owning scope, schedule, quality, and client relationship.
• Perform steady-state load flow and contingency analysis (PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld) for utility transmission planning and interconnection studies.
• Conduct transient stability and dynamic simulation studies, including modeling of conventional generation and inverter-based resources (IBR).
• Lead generation and large load interconnection impact studies across CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, WECC, and other regional footprints.
• Develop long-range transmission expansion plans evaluating load growth scenarios, generation retirement, renewable buildout, and infrastructure needs.
• Support FERC Order 1920 proactive transmission planning and Order 2023 interconnection reform compliance work for utility clients.
• Develop Python-based automation and tooling to improve study execution efficiency, model management, and output quality.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical reviews, guidance, and day-to-day collaboration.
• Participate in business development through proposal writing, scope development, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities.

Skills

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

Python

Communication

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

CAPE

ETAP

ASPEN

Job description

ICF Power Delivery Services in Reston, VA is seeking a technically deep transmission planning engineer to lead multi‑discipline power system studies from kickoff through final deliverable. You will own client relationships, guide study scope, and ensure clear, actionable results for utility decision‑makers.

You will perform steady‑state load flow, contingency analysis, transient stability, and interconnection studies across regional footprints, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to