Transmission Planning Engineer

At Coalesce Management Consulting, we are a community of people with a strong passion for excellence. We deliver bespoke project solutions within the Electric Transmission and Distribution sectors through our community of high-caliber industry specialists.

We are currently seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to support Ongoing transmission studies for generation interconnections along with load flow and grid stability.

Position responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Serve as the regional Planning engineer
• Provide guidance to developers by helping them navigate the Transmission network to identify system capacity and optimal locations to Interconnect projects;
• Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Evaluate utility impact studies with the ability to challenge study methodology where appropriate;
• Assist project developers in the evaluation of potential Project sites to determine project feasibility and potential network upgrades and cost;
• Well-organized self-starter with a genuine drive for success and executing on both short- and longer-term strategic goals;
• Exhibit knowledge and understanding of T&D protective relay schemes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of Power Engineering Experience with the desired specialty in Transmission Planning;
• In-depth knowledge of CERC processes - Generation interconnect
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant study; MS preferred;
• Strong understanding of Transmission System impacts associated with the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), as well as knowledge of engineering solutions to mitigate those issues;
• Ability to successfully lead strategic initiatives in a fast-paced and challenging team-based multi-stakeholder environment;
• Experience with power systems modeling software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, SKM/ETAP, Aspen, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transient stability assessment
• EMT studies / Specialty Studies
• Well Versed in PSLF software
• 10-15 years of dedicated experience in Transmission Planning

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Electrical Engineer preferred.
• A registered Professional Engineering(PE) license is desired