Electric Transmission Planning Lead

AECOM
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 125,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Client engagement","Technical leadership","Mentorship","Strategic thinking","Stakeholder management"]

Lead electric transmission planning and grid modernization engagements for utilities, ISOs/RTOs, developers, and other energy stakeholders across North America. Provide senior technical direction for power flow, stability, short-circuit, and related studies, and own long-range scenario planning for load growth, electrification, renewables, storage, and large load interconnections. Guide QA/QC of models and reports, develop study methodologies and technical standards, and serve as a trusted advisor while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

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Electric Transmission Planning Lead

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Job Summary

Lead electric transmission planning and grid modernization engagements for utilities, ISOs/RTOs, developers, and other energy stakeholders across North America. Provide senior technical direction for power flow, stability, short-circuit, and related studies, and own long-range scenario planning for load growth, electrification, renewables, storage, and large load interconnections. Guide QA/QC of models and reports, develop study methodologies and technical standards, and serve as a trusted advisor while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • ā€¢Lead transmission planning, system reliability, grid expansion, and interconnection engagements.
  • ā€¢Provide technical direction for steady-state power flow, contingency, dynamic stability, short-circuit, and related studies.
  • ā€¢Lead long-range transmission expansion and scenario planning for load growth, electrification, renewable generation, energy storage, generation retirements, and emerging large loads.
  • ā€¢Direct generator, storage, and large-load interconnection studies and transmission service assessments.
  • ā€¢Review and QA/QC models, analyses, and technical reports; maintain study methodologies and mentor transmission planning engineers.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquityFlexible Work

Key Requirements

  • ā€¢BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering plus 8 years of related experience (or equivalent experience/education).
  • ā€¢8 years of transmission planning, power system analysis, or related utility/consulting work.
  • ā€¢Demonstrated experience leading transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
  • ā€¢Demonstrated client-facing leadership and experience developing or expanding client relationships.
  • ā€¢Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Experience:8+ yearsElectric utilitiesPower systemsTransmission planningRenewable integrationGrid modernizationEnergy consulting
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
Skills:Client engagementTechnical leadershipMentorshipStrategic thinkingStakeholder management
Certifications:Professional Engineer (PE)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PSSĀ®EPSLFPowerWorldTARAPythonPSCADHVDCInverter-based resourcesGrid-forming technologiesProbabilistic planningProduction-cost modeling

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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