[Remote] Senior Power Systems Engineering Consultant – Energy Sector (Transmission Planning)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leap29 is a consultancy firm expanding its presence in the Energy sector, seeking a Power Systems Engineering Consultant to join their U.S. Power Systems team. This role focuses on advanced transmission and grid studies, delivering data-driven insights to support system planning and operational decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Conduct steady-state, dynamic, and short-circuit studies to assess system performance, renewable integration, and transmission reliability
- Perform power flow, transient stability, voltage, and contingency analyses using industry-standard tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, ETAP, SKM, or PROMOD
- Evaluate generator and load interconnection requests, transmission reinforcements, and congestion management scenarios in alignment with applicable regional and national standards
- Develop, document, and maintain engineering methodologies, assumptions, and models to ensure accuracy, transparency, and repeatability
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define study scopes, objectives, and deliverables
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations
- Support the development of internal tools and analytical frameworks to improve efficiency and consistency of studies
- Stay current with regulatory developments, system operator practices, and emerging grid technologies, including advanced inverters, energy storage integration, and grid-forming controls
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in transmission planning, system operations, or power systems consulting
- Demonstrated expertise in steady-state and dynamic simulations, system impact studies, and grid reliability analysis
- Strong proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling software
- Familiarity with U.S. power markets and ISOs, including PJM, ERCOT, MISO, WECC, SPP, and CAISO
- Working knowledge of NERC and FERC standards and U.S. transmission planning processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize complex technical analyses
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with distributed, multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and project workshops
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states (multi-state licensure preferred)
- Experience supporting the launch or growth of an engineering office or technical practice
- Familiarity with international collaboration and cross-office project delivery
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