Senior Transmission Planning Consultant

Location: 140 S. State College Blvd., Suite 100, Brea, California 92821 Position Title: Senior Transmission Planning Consultant Job Description: Leads the execution of a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, shortcircuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios. Oversees evaluations by ensuring NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection are applied. Ensures utility industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod is utilized accurately to ensure client deliverables are met. Leads a team of engineers to independently execute transmission system planning studies. Oversees the evaluation process for selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria. Reviews and approves data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent business implications to client projects. Ensures the analysis of life-cycle costs is completed accurately by reviewing the technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts conducted by consultants and analysts. Reviews technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies. Reviews financial analysis completed by consultants and analysts using a variety of computer-based software. Reviews technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis before providing final version to clients. Oversees execution of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems. Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimatesreport project performance. Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines. Support business lines as required by clients. Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff. Responsible for QA/QC process adherence. Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards. Telecommuting permitted up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel required up to 15% for internal meetings and client visits. Job Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program plus seven (7) years of experience with transmission system power flow analysis or consulting. Must have at least seven (7) years of experience with the following: Power system planning and operations; transient stability; short circuit, and voltage analysis; production costing risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis. PSS/E or PSLF . Transmission systems (100 kv and above) within one of the following regions: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, or NYISO. NERC and FERC standards. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT). Alternatively, the employer will accept a Masters degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program plus six (6) years of experience with transmission system power flow analysis or consulting in lieu of Bachelors plus seven (7) years of described experience. Must have at least six (6) years of experience with the following: Power system planning and operations; transient stability; short circuit, and voltage analysis; production costing risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis. PSS/E or PSLF. Transmission systems (100 kv and above) within one of the following regions: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, or NYISO. NERC and FERC standards. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT). Primarily domestic travel required up to 15% for internal meetings and client visits. Telecommuting permitted up to 30 days per year. $157,123 - $280,000 The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program. Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. Qualified applicants please submit resume to '.