Senior Transmission Planner - Technical Director - Remote

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Planner for our Denver, CO office. This position will also offer remote opportunities to candidates in Fort Worth, TX, Orlando, FL, Portland, OR, Overland Park, KS, Minneapolis, MN and Richmond, VA . Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility transmission systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems including: feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, protective relay settings, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, and other related studies.

The level of this engineer requires an individual who has extensive experience producing detailed transmission planning models and studies, participating in the proposal writing process, and enjoys customer contact to help in developing new opportunities for POWER. This person must be able to self-manage, with a strong conceptualization ability and strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills – including the capability to explain complex technical issues at a variety of levels to decision-makers and project teams.

Your Impact

• Lead and execute transmission planning studies such as network expansion, interconnection, system impact, reactive, NERC compliance, and other relevant studies.
• Mentor junior engineers as-needed to grow study teams.
• Support business development and support proposals.
• Execute project tasks based on the communicated scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of electrical/engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address electrical, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Develop a client base for providing high level electrical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
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