Utility Transmission Planning Engineer - Energy Markets West

Job Family:
Management Consulting, Power Systems Engineering Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

The Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West plays a key role in developing, proposing, and delivering solutions related to Transmission Planning, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective regulatory and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West to have the ability to assume complete ownership of projects while at the same time being a part of a team.

The Transmission Planning Engineer will also function as a consultant and must organize their own tasks and schedules in carrying out substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work. As our clients are often large with complex systems, the Transmission Planning Engineer must demonstrate considerable poise and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment. The Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West must effectively represent and advocate for Guidehouse and our clients in multiple industry forums.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transmission planning (and operations) strategy and solutions focused on coordinated operations, infrastructure resilience, and reliability assessments
• Manage and act as technical solution delivery lead/consultant on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, and generation additions & retirements
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly grasp various transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures, and ability to apply Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analysis
• Perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies
• Perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis
• Study thermal overloads and recommend mitigations / transmission upgrades
• Develop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation based analysis

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering
• 2 plus years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, academic research, or fellowships
• In-depth knowledge of Western Interconnect transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint. May consider ERCOT or Eastern Interconnect.
• Familiarity with and ability to quickly become adept at FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes
• Ability to travel
• Technical understanding and ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSA Tools / PSCAD or EMPT
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Currently reside in or ability to relocate to California
• This role is a Hybrid role which will require you to go into a Guidehouse Office (or Client office) once a week or on occasion.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Staff level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interview process

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering
• Experience with WECC and other regional planning agencies
• Post graduation work experience using one or more of the following power systems engineering tools: PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSATools / PSCAD or EMPT
• Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions, especially CAISO
• Consulting experience within the utilities industry
• Work experience with transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint
• Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols
• Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development
• Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable number of miles of a Guidehouse Office

The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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