Transmission Planning Engineering Manager

Leidos; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in providing transmission planning consulting services. This role involves managing complex studies, mentoring junior engineers, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power system analysis, a solid understanding of transmission policies, and proficiency in industry-standard analytical tools. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of the consulting practice while working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in transmission analytics and power system theories.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in transmission planning studies and consulting.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Transmission System Planning

Power System Analysis

Analytical Tools (PSS/E, PSLF)

Technical Writing

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerGEM TARA

DSA Tools TSAT

ASPN

CAPE

EMTP

PSCAD

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.

We are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineering Manager who will lead a dynamic team within our Energy & Systems Solutions and provide transmission planning consulting services as both a lead engineer and 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 Planning Engineering Manager responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain client relationships, assist with expanding the current client base, and contribute to the growth and expansion of Transmission Planning consulting services.
2. Perform supervisory duties for a team of 3-5 engineers.
3. Provide work directions and assist with QA/QC review of the engineering work of the team.
4. Sales and business development activities will be expected.
5. The candidate should possess a solid understanding of power system analysis concepts, including transmission system planning and familiarity with NERC reliability standards.
6. Experience with common industry-accepted analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, DSA Tools TSAT, ASPEN, CAPE, EMTP, and PSCAD are highly desirable.
7. The candidate must be experienced and capable of functioning both as a team member and in a leadership role in transmission studies.
8. Contribute to technical writing of project proposals and responses to industry RFIs and RFPs.
9. Participate and present in industry forums and conferences as the opportunity arises.
10. Work closely with business development manager(s) on the assessment of new opportunities and contribute to business development.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
2. 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.
3. Graduate engineer with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering required and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience.
4. 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.
5. Professional Engineering license preferred.
6. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communications skills.
7. Remarkable problem solver in both team and independent environments.
8. Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

Original Posting: April 4, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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REQNUMBER: R-00157036-OTHLOC-PL-2D2471

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.