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Senior Engineer - Power System Studies

BBA Consultants · Salem, NH · 6 days ago
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About the role

We are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Power System Studies to join our consulting team. This senior-level position delivers engineering and advisory services to electric utilities, renewable energy developers, ISOs/RTOs, and public agencies. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, consulting experience, leadership skills, and mentoring capabilities. You will work at the intersection of innovation, engineering, and market development to help position BBA as Eastern United States' go-to technical partner for power & renewable projects.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical advisor to utility and renewable energy clients
  • Lead engineering studies including load flow, contingency analysis, stability, and reliability assessments
  • Support utilities and developers with interconnection studies
  • Build and validate models using PSSE, PowerWorld, PSCAD, ASPEN, and related tools
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional project teams
  • Manage project scopes, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships
  • Build relationships with utilities, developers and technology projects across Eastern United States
  • Understand and promote BBA’s portfolio to potential and existing clients
  • Lead the preparation of proposals including defining scope with clients, budget and schedule estimation, and presentation of proposals to clients
  • In collaboration with BBA’s Eastern US Engineering Director, support the execution of the strategy to position BBA in the power & renewable energy market

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • 8–12+ years in transmission planning or utility/ISO engineering
  • Experience in consulting or client-facing engineering roles
  • Proficiency with power system modeling tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, CYME and Synergi
  • Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proven track record in client-facing roles or business development
  • Proactive to stay up to date in market trends, emerging technologies, and key investment in the sector

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience with EMT and IBR modeling
  • Utility, ISO/RTO, or renewable developer support experience

Skills

  • Rigorous and ethical
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Strong commitment to health and safety
  • Desire to motivate and train the next generation
  • Able to share and pass on knowledge

Benefits

  • Annuity program for regular employees
  • Time bank group insurance plan from the first day of employment
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Annual paid time off (PTO)
  • Statutory holidays
  • Premium for employee referrals

Pay

At BBA, we consider many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

Schedule

Our team works flexible hours to accommodate the needs of our clients and projects.

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