Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

The role

The Senior Transmission Planning Engineer performs transmission analysis to identify impactful locations for utility-scale projects. This role involves evaluating utility study deliverables and collaborating with project developers, policy, and interconnection teams.

What you will do

• Perform transmission analysis with little or no supervision
• Create scopes of work for third party engineers or internal TPEs
• Review deliverables created by Internal TPE or Third party Engineers
• Create SOPs for team study methodologies
• Serve as the transmission planning engineering lead for multiple ISO territories
• Evaluate ISO and utility impact studies
• Assist project developers in evaluating the feasibility of potential project sites
• Participate in technical policy working groups
• Onboard and manage third party consultants
• Perform project management, standards creation, and cross-functional collaboration training

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of power engineering experience, with specialization in transmission planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar relevant study
• Advanced knowledge of Power systems and transmission planning practices
• Advanced knowledge of how to use planning software to perform transmission system analysis
• Ability to read and interpret ISO Study deliverables
• Advanced ability to work in multiple software programs (PSSE, TARA, etc)
• Ability to represent NLE at ISO scoping calls from an engineering standpoint
• Strong understanding of New Leaf VSM and development strategy
• Strong understanding of regional ISO study practices
• Ability to teach less experienced engineers how to perform transmission analysis
• Ability to learn and exhibit PM fundamentals
• Well-organized self-starter

Nice to have

• Masters preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match
• Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
• Hybrid work location policy
• Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
• Professional development and education assistance

About the company

New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy.