Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning w/ WECC

Qualus

$110K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in transmission planning.
  • Experience with Steady State and Transient Stability studies.
  • Proficient in PSLF software for power system analysis.
  • Knowledge of electricity markets and regulatory standards applicable to WECC.
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish technical direction and philosophy for the organization.
  • Recognized as an expert within the industry and by clients.
  • Execute load flow analysis using software such as TARA or Powerworld.
  • Conduct System Impact Studies and manage Transmission Service Requests.
  • Simulate client’s transmission systems under normal and emergency conditions.
  • Lead project teams by assigning tasks and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Document and justify strategy recommendations for stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance and both Short and Long-Term Disability.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support services.
  • Parental Leave policies available.
  • Paid time off and recognized holidays.
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 with experience supporting utilities within the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC).

 

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 and Transient Stability 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. 
  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
  • Experience running Steady State and Transient Stability studies
  • Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques.
  • Experience using PSLF software.
  • Experience with transmission planning for utilities in the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC).
  • 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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