Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

🕒 August 26

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $98.6k - $167.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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ICF

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

💼 Consulting

🏛️ Government

🏥 Healthcare

💰 $29M Grant on 2023-03

Consulting • Government • Healthcare

ICF is a global consulting firm founded over 55 years ago that partners with governments, businesses, and communities to deliver data-driven, technology-enabled solutions for complex public- and private-sector challenges. Its work areas include digital modernization, data analytics, resilience and adaptation, energy planning, federal health programs, disaster management, and infrastructure and transportation support. ICF provides consulting, program implementation, and advisory services to drive measurable outcomes and build community resilience.

📋 Description

• Serve as technical lead or study manager on transmission planning engagements, owning scope, schedule, quality, and client relationship • Perform steady-state load flow and contingency analysis using PSS/E, PSLF, or PowerWorld • Conduct transient stability and dynamic simulation studies, including conventional generation and inverter-based resources • Lead generation and large load interconnection impact studies across CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, WECC, and other regional footprints • Develop and assess long-range transmission expansion plans involving load growth, generation retirement, renewable buildout, and infrastructure needs • Support FERC Order 1920 proactive transmission planning and Order 2023 interconnection reform compliance work • Perform NERC reliability standards studies and assessments, including TPL-001, FAC-001/002, TOP-001, and MOD series standards • Author and QA technical study reports for regulatory filings, client deliverables, and interconnection submissions • Develop Python-based automation and tooling for study execution, model management, and output quality • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, guidance, and collaboration • Participate in business development through proposal writing, scope development, client presentations, and opportunity identification • Monitor evolving FERC policy, regional planning standards, and grid technology trends

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university • 5+ years of experience in transmission planning, power system studies, or related electrical engineering • Hands-on experience with PSS/E, PSLF, or equivalent transmission planning software • Demonstrated experience leading or managing technical study engagements as primary point of contact • EIT or PE registration, or active pursuit of licensure • Deep familiarity with regional ISOs/RTOs, including CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, and/or SPP • Experience with IBR and BESS dynamic modeling under NERC MOD-026/027/031/032/033 • Familiarity with long-range transmission expansion planning methodologies and scenario-based planning frameworks • Experience with large load interconnection studies for data center, hyperscaler, industrial, or other high-demand customers • Proficiency in Python for power system study automation, model management, and data workflows • Short circuit analysis experience using ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP • Familiarity with electromagnetic transient software such as PSCAD or EMTP • Strong technical report writing skills and ability to communicate complex results clearly to non-engineering audiences and utility executives • Experience contributing to business development proposals and client scoping discussions

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements • Work-life balance • Donation matching • Volunteer opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Access to professional development resources • 401k matching • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Reasonable accommodations for disability, veteran, and sincerely held religious beliefs