Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join our Transmission Planning Department as a fully remote employee. Recognized by clients as an industry expert, you will play a critical role in establishing technical direction and philosophy for the Qualus organization. This position requires high technical competence and peer recognition within the company and industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an industry expert familiar with applicable NERC/FERC guidelines.
• Establish technical direction and philosophy for Qualus.
• Utilize load flow software such as TARA, PSSE, PSLF, and/or Powerworld.
• Perform System Impact Studies and address Transmission Service Requests.
• Run Steady State studies to simulate and analyze the performance of transmission and generation systems under normal and emergency operations.
• Provide leadership by assigning, reviewing projects, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review the work of other consultants.
• Justify strategy and analysis recommendations through documentation and data for various audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Four (4) to ten (10) years of engineering experience.
• Experience running Steady State studies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off and Holidays.

Pay

The final salary for this role may vary based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

About the Company

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation. We specialize in grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability, partnering with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, as well as renewable and energy storage developers. Our comprehensive solutions include boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology-enabled services, developing breakthrough solutions for critical industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. With over 2,000 professionals, Qualus has offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.