Transmission Planning Engineer

Position: Transmission System Planning EngineerCompany: Utility Client Location: This role can be based out of Berlin, CT, Hartford, CT, Manchester NH, Westwood, MA, Boston, MAEmployment Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: Up to $175,000Requirements:7+ years of hands‐on power systems experience focused on utility‐scale transmission planning, modeling, and system studiesProven experience performing transmission system planning studiesHands‐on expertise with power system analysis tools, such as PSS®E (PSSE / PSS‐E) PSCAD TARA, ASPEN, or comparable transmission analysis softwareExtensive experience developing, maintaining, and modifying transmission system models, including equipment ratings, impedances, contingencies, protection/control parameters, and system topologyDirect experience supporting or evaluating inverter‐based resources (IBRs), including one or more of the following:Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceElectrical Engineering Bachelor's DegreeExperience supporting data center or large-scale DER interconnection studies within transmission or distribution systemsJob Description Overview:The Transmission System Planning Engineer role provides transmission‐focused subject matter expertise in the modeling, analysis, and development of the electric transmission system. This position plays a critical role in planning‐level studies and long‐term system development to ensure the reliability, resiliency, and delivery performance of the bulk electric power system.The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining transmission system models, performing detailed reliability and adequacy assessments, and evaluating system performance under a wide range of operating and contingency conditions. Typical studies include power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) analyses, with increasing focus on inverter‐based resources (IBRs) such as solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and wind generation.This role requires extensive experience with utility‐scale transmission planning, including the modeling and planning‐level design of transmission lines, substations, and associated facilities. The engineer will identify technical issues, assess system adequacy, and develop technically sound solutions that align with corporate planning standards, industry reliability criteria, and regulatory requirements.The Transmission System Planning Engineer works closely with internal planning, transmission asset strategy, and electric operations teams, as well as with ISO‐NE and neighboring utilities, to support regional transmission expansion studies, asset life cycle planning, and long‐term investment strategies. The role also represents the organization on regional and national transmission‐related committees, including NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, and ISO‐NE working groups.In addition to technical responsibilities, this position contributes to planning and budget development, communicates results of analyses clearly to technical and non‐technical stakeholders, and supports the development of the broader organization by mentoring and training junior engineers.Employees are supported by a highly competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid time off, career development opportunities, and a wide range of well‐being, financial, and family‐support benefits designed to support employees and their families.