Power Systems Studies Engineer | Steady State - RMS

Kimley-Horn • Atlanta, GA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Atlanta, Georgia (GA) is seeking an experienced Power Systems Studies Engineer to join our team in Midtown Atlanta. You'll play a central role in conducting advanced transmission system analyses, supporting generator interconnection studies, and ensuring reliability and compliance with applicable NERC standards. This position is best suited for engineers who excel in problem-solving, collaboration, and technical excellence within a dynamic consulting environment. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in transmission planning, system studies, or related power system engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience performing steady-state, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses with industry-standard software (PSSE, PSLF, TARA, ETAP, ASPEN).
• Working knowledge of NERC reliability standards, including TPL, FAC, PRC, and CIP series.
• Understanding of interconnection study processes and planning requirements across ERCOT, PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, NYISO etc...
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience delivering client-ready reports and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting compliance or study work under FAC-008, PRC-010, and CIP-014.
• Knowledge of UVLS, UFLS, or other protection coordination programs under PRC standards.
• Experience conducting System Impact or Facility Studies for transmission-connected resources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure.
• Prior consulting experience or demonstrated success leading client-focused technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed transmission network models for steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analysis using PSSE, PSLF, TARA, ETAP, ASPEN, or equivalent tools.
• Perform power flow, contingency, transient stability, voltage stability, and short-circuit simulations to assess system performance and develop recommendations.
• Support generator interconnection evaluations for both conventional and inverter-based resources, including BESS, solar, wind, and hybrid facilities.
• Perform studies and prepare documentation for Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies under SGIP/LGIP or equivalent frameworks.
• Conduct analyses in accordance with NERC transmission planning and protection standards, including: FAC-008 (Facility Ratings), PRC-010 (Under-Voltage Load Shedding Programs), CIP-014 (Physical Security), and other applicable TPL, MOD, and PRC standards relevant to planning and protection compliance.
• Review and interpret study results, identify system limitations or reliability risks, and propose technical solutions or mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with interconnection and reliability processes.
• Contribute to internal procedures, data management practices, and study standardization initiatives supporting reliability compliance.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level