Ulteig · 1 day ago
Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expUlteig is seeking a talented and motivated Senior engineering leader to strengthen their utility-focused power system stability capability within the power markets. This role involves leading transient and voltage stability studies, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with various stakeholders on planning studies and capital projects.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead utility stability studies using PSS®E: transient stability, voltage stability, .dyr assembly/curation, dynamic model validation, event definitions (faults/clearing times), controls behavior (governor, exciter, PSS), UFLS/UVLS and FIDVR considerations, and mitigation recommendations
Define study scopes aligned to planning criteria and interconnection processes (e.g., NERC TPL P0–P7, ISO/RTO planning manuals), and present defensible assumptions and results to utility stakeholders
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through paired studies, code/study reviews, and structured learning sessions; contribute training materials, templates, and SOPs
Build repeatable automation with the PSS®E Python API (case prep, batch runs, QA checks, result extraction/plots, and reporting)
Support related steady-state analyses in PSS®E and, as applicable, TARA for transfer limits and contingency screening
Interface with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, and developers on scoping, progress, and findings; support proposals, level-of-effort estimates, and schedules
Uphold high standards for model QA (dynamic data vetting, time-step/algorithm settings, convergence safeguards) and documentation quality
Plan for a meaningful portion of your time (e.g., ~20–30%) spent mentoring and upleveling teammates while still delivering complex stability work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent required
10+ years of power system studies experience, with 5+ years directly leading stability studies for US utility/ISO/RTO planning or interconnection
PSS®E steady-state and dynamics — required. (Demonstrated expertise with .dyr curation, model tuning/validation, event-based analysis, and mitigation development.)
Experience with ISO/Utility interconnection processes and study methodologies or transmission planning—required
Demonstrated ability to independently complete assigned tasks and actively manage workload
Proven mentoring and team coaching capability
Analytical, self‑motivated, calm under pressure; strong presentation and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, management, clients, and external agencies
Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. required
Preferred
MSEE (Power Systems) preferred
Experience working with project developers—preferred
Experience with TARA steady-state—preferred; familiarity with TSAT/DSATools, PSLF, PowerWorld (Dynamics), PSCAD—a plus
Proficiency with Python for PSS®E automation and results processing—preferred (or willingness to adopt quickly)
PE licensure—preferred (or ability to obtain)
Benefits
Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture
Company
Ulteig
Ulteig is a civil engineering company that offers engineering, surveying, and consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Doug Jaeger
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Gess
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
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