Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Qualus

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Alabama, US
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Four to ten years of engineering experience in power systems.
  • Proven experience with Steady State studies.
  • Strong knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques.
  • Exceptional analytical and computer skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish technical direction and philosophy within the organization.
  • Serve as an industry expert recognized by clients and peers.
  • Utilize load flow software like TARA, PSSE, or PSLF.
  • Develop System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Requests.
  • Run and analyze Steady State studies.
  • Simulate and assess performance of transmission and generation systems.
  • Lead and mentor less experienced engineers, assigning and reviewing their tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Life Insurance options available.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance offered.
  • 401(k) match to support retirement savings.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare costs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
  • Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Planning Department as a fully remote Senior Engineer. Due to continued growth, we are seeking seasoned Senior Transmission Planning Engineer.

 

Responsibilities
  • Recognized by clients as an Industry expert and familiar with the applicable NERC/FERC guidelines.
  • Plays a critical role in establishing technical direction and philosophy for Qualus organization and must possess high technical competence and have the recognition of his peers within the company and industry.
  • Familiar with load flow software such as TARA, PSSE or PSLF, and/or Powerworld.
  • Familiar with generating System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Request.
  • Ability to run Steady State studies.
  • Effectively simulate and analyze the performance of the client’s transmission and generation systems and their limitations and strengths under normal and emergency operations.
  • Provides leadership by assigning and reviewing projects or job tasks and mentoring of less experienced consultant engineers.
  • Delegating, planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of the other consultants will be critical.
  • Must be able to justify strategy and analyses recommendations through documentation and data to audience of.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program. 
  • Four (4) to ten (10) years engineering experience.
  • Experienced running Steady State studies.
  • Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques.
  • Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
  • Must have strong written and verbal skills.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

 

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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