Principal Planning Engineer

Description

• Provide comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and informed recommendations to stakeholders, including executives, regulators, and industry partners
• Develop and validate long-term resource and capacity plans aligned with regulatory, environmental, and market requirements
• Lead and execute advanced power system planning studies, including generation, transmission, and distribution systems
• Develop strategies for grid expansion, interconnections, and project feasibility with technical leadership
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical expertise and supporting team development
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations to align planning methods with emerging power systems standards
• Collaborate across teams to assess emerging technologies, renewable energy integration, and strategies for grid modernization
• Conduct technical and economic analyses to optimize power system performance, bolster reliability, and meet evolving customer demands

Requirements

• Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, or similar software
• Proven experience in load flow, dynamic stability, and contingency analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
• Strong command of power market operations, renewable energy integration, and grid codes
• Exceptional communication, technical writing, and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders across all levels
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions
• 8+ years of professional experience in power system planning (generation, transmission, and/or distribution)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance