Job Family :

　　Management Consulting, Sustainability Consulting

　　Travel Required :

　　Up to 25%

　　Clearance Required :

　　None

　　What You Will Do :

　　The Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West plays a key role in developing, proposing, and delivering solutions related to Transmission Planning, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective regulatory and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West to have the ability to assume complete ownership of projects while at the same time being a part of a team.

　　The Transmission Planning Engineer will also function as a consultant and must organize their own tasks and schedules in carrying out substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work. As our clients are often large with complex systems, the Transmission Planning Engineer must demonstrate considerable poise and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment. The Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West must effectively represent and advocate for Guidehouse and our clients in multiple industry forums.

　　Key Responsibilities :

　　Transmission planning (and operations) strategy and solutions focused on coordinated operations, infrastructure resilience, and reliability assessments

　　Manage and act as technical solution delivery lead/consultant on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, and generation additions & retirements

　　Familiarity with or ability to quickly grasp various transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures, and ability to apply Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analysis

　　Perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies

　　Perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis

　　Study thermal overloads and recommend mitigations / transmission upgrades

　　Develop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation based analysis

　　What You Will Need :

　　Due to nature of client engagements, must be a current US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

　　Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering

　　2 to 7 years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, academic research, or fellowships

　　In-depth knowledge of transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint

　　Familiarity with and ability to quickly become adept at FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes

　　Ability to travel

　　Technical understanding and ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSA Tools / PSCAD or EMPT

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Currently reside in or ability to relocate to California. Candidates within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office may be required to work a hybrid work schedule instead of 100% remote

　　Staff level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interview process

　　The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described

　　What Would Be Nice To Have :

　　Master’s degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering

　　Experience with WECC and other regional planning agencies

　　Post graduation work experience using one or more of the following power systems engineering tools: PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSATools / PSCAD or EMPT

　　Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions, especially CAISO

　　Consulting experience within the utilities industry

　　Work experience with transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint

　　Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols

　　Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development

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　　The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

　　What We Offer :

　　Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

　　Benefits include:

　　Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

　　Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

　　Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

　　Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

　　401(k) Retirement Plan

　　Basic Life & Supplemental Life

　　Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

　　Student Loan PayDown

　　Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

　　Skills Development & Certifications

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

　　Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

　　Mobility Stipend

　　About Guidehouse

　　Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

　　Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

　　If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

　　Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.