DescriptionThis is a Remote opportunityAs a Transmission Planning Consultant, a typical day may include the following:
Power system modeling and analysis in the long-term, near-term, and operational planning horizons using power flow, transient stability, and short circuit software
Develop and evaluate alternatives for the interconnection or modification of generating units and other resources, elective upgrades, and independent transmission projects
Advise clients on study processes and methods used in various ISOs/RTOs and transmission owners for assessing system reliability, transmission service, and interconnections
Assess the reliability and efficiency of existing and planned power systems; develop solutions where necessary to address concerns and maintain compliance with applicable standards and criteria
Develop and validate models for generating units, inverters, other resources, and controllable transmission assets
Manage and mentor less experienced staff and assist with training and development of new skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with concentration in power systems engineering and equivalent experience developed through detailed analysis of power systems;
Minimum 10 years of experience in wide-area power system modeling, analysis, and planning, including power flow, transient stability, and short circuit studies for interconnections on the transmission system in the Eastern Interconnect
Proficient with power system modeling and analysis tools including, at a minimum, Siemens PTI PSS®E Steady State Power Flow and Dynamics as well as PowerGem TARA
Experience with PSCAD software
Highly experienced with rules, tariffs, guidelines, and processes of system operators (ISOs/RTOs) and studies of interconnections and transmission service
Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/Who We Are:ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:
Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
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