Transmission Planning Manager -- S&L Consulting

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

This lead position is within Sargent & Lundy's Consulting Group. The manager oversees consulting engagements involving power system studies for transmission interconnection projects, coordinates with clients and internal teams, and guides junior engineers performing power system modeling and analysis. The role also contributes to business development by identifying potential work and helping prepare proposals and define project scope, approach, schedule, and budget. The position is hybrid and requires working in the office three days per week.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience; these are considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
At least 12 years of relevant engineering experience.
At least 5 years of experience leading a team of power systems engineers.
Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission thermal and voltage constraints and transfer capability limits.
Experience in electromagnetic transient analysis using PSCAD.
Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability analysis, such as PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

A master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in stability analysis to identify critical clearing times and voltage constraints and analyze power system damping.
Experience in short circuit analysis and use of CAPE or ASPEN software.
Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs, such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, or ISO-NE.
Experience in Python, JavaScript, or other scripting languages.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage consulting engagements related to power system studies for transmission interconnection projects, including external coordination with clients and internal coordination.
Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers performing power system modeling and analysis.
Participate in business development, including identifying new work and preparing proposals.
Provide input on project scope, approach, schedule, and budget.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology and applications of new technologies.