Senior Consulting Engineer (EMT studies)

Energy Strategies

23d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer – Transmission Planning & Advanced Power System Modeling to join our Interconnection and Power Delivery team within the Transmission and Energy Markets practice. This is a senior technical role centered on advanced power system modeling, with particular emphasis on EMT (electromagnetic transient) analysis, inverter-based resource (IBR) performance, and transient dynamic reliability studies. The individual in this role will help lead and expand our internal PSCAD and advanced transient dynamic study capabilities. In addition to deep EMT expertise, the ideal candidate will bring strong foundational transmission planning skills across steady-state, contingency, short-circuit, and transient stability analyses. You will work on technically rigorous engagements supporting utilities, developers, system operators, and large load customers across North America. This is an opportunity to build and shape advanced transmission modeling capabilities within a growing consulting practice, lead high-impact EMT and dynamic reliability studies involving inverter-based resources and emerging technologies, contribute to complex interconnection and long-term planning analyses in rapidly evolving markets, work directly with experienced industry leaders on technically challenging projects, and play a meaningful role in modernizing the grid and advancing reliability in high-IBR environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems
• 4–8+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in transmission planning, grid engineering or generator interconnection studies.
• Hands-on experience using PSCAD or comparable EMT simulation tools.
• Experience performing powerflow, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software such as PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, or TARA.
• Experience modeling inverter-based resources, renewable generation, or large-load facilities.
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems specialization.
• Experience translating RMS models to EMT environments and validating dynamic performance.
• Experience developing and testing PSCAD dynamic plant models.
• Familiarity with frequency response analysis, control interaction studies, or subsynchronous oscillation analysis.
• Experience evaluating large-load interconnections (e.g., data centers).
• Experience developing modeling tools using Python or other scripting languages.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and validate PSCAD plant models, including inverter-based resource representations and associated control systems.
• Translate RMS-based models (PSLF, PSS®E, PowerWorld) into EMT equivalents and validate system dynamics across platforms.
• Perform EMT simulations to analyze system behavior under disturbances, including fault response, voltage recovery, frequency response, and control interactions.
• Evaluate system performance under high penetrations of inverter-based resources and large loads, identifying potential dynamic reliability risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to modeling standards, validation procedures, and automation tools that improve simulation workflows and analytical efficiency.
• Perform transmission studies including powerflow, contingency, short-circuit, and transient stability analyses.
• Support generator and large-load interconnection studies, including work related to ISO/RTO and FERC-jurisdictional processes.
• Develop technically supported study assumptions using system data and market intelligence.
• Coordinate modeling datasets across RMS and EMT platforms and prepare technical reports and client-ready presentations.
• Contribute to proposal development and project scoping, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high technical standard.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and performance. Significant bonus opportunity in the shorter-term and on an annual basis.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% company match.
• Health insurance (90% employer covered).
• Paid time off and company holidays to recharge and refresh.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and conference participation.
• Exposure to high-impact projects that shape clean energy development and transmission strategy.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to senior technical leaders.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to engage in industry networks and client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees