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Quanta Technology, LLC · 10 hours ago

Principal Transmission Engineer

Quanta Technology, LLC's subsidiary, Danovo Energy Solutions, is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer to join their consulting team focused on the power and energy industries. The role involves conducting power system studies, managing project budgets, and leading junior engineers while contributing to a variety of consulting projects related to power system planning and analysis.

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Hiring Manager
Negin Afarinesh
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Responsibilities

Perform Independent steady-state, transient stability, and fast transient model development, analysis, results verification, and reporting
Conduct and lead technical studies for generator interconnection including system impact, feasibility, and deliverability
Support and excel in continuous personal improvement and team management efforts
Perform technical studies per ISOs/RTOs requirements and methodology
Develop detailed transmission system models in the EMT software
Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Develop an understanding and comply with the Transmission and Regulatory quality program
Guide and instruct team members using a strong technical understanding of generation (including IBR), transmission, interconnection, customer and load, and modeling principles
Management of budget, schedule, and quality to ensure successful completion of power system studies projects
Project Coordination: Shares and coordinates information with other team members
Client Focus: Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain an understanding of the external client’s main interests and drivers
Risk Awareness: Identifies technical, practical, and economical project risks

Qualification

Power system engineeringTransmission planningRegulatory compliancePower-flow softwarePythonMATLABProject managementAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

The ideal candidate is willing and able to travel to client locations and industry meetings as necessary
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another related field
6 years of managing and conducting technical studies including transmission planning and generation interconnection with ISO, Utilities, or consulting firms
Experience and proficiency in regulatory requirements and compliance methodologies for NERC standards including TPL, MOD, and CIP
Proven track record of technical excellence including published reports or papers
Proficiency in power-flow study software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, Aspen, PSCAD, and MATLAB
Working knowledge of computer languages such as Python, C, MATLAB, and FORTRAN
RTO/ISO market pricing structures and processes
Proficiency in Excel
Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, teamwork, and facilitation skills
Aptitude for critical and analytical thinking as well as the capacity to accept out-of-the-box solutions
Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with clients at engineering and management levels

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience with Project Management in a professional consulting or electric utility environment
More than 6 years of managing and direct responsibility for technical studies including transmission planning and generation interconnection with ISO, Utilities, or Consulting firms
Familiarity with cost estimation and facility studies
Expertise with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, Aspen, PSCAD, and MATLAB
Proficiency in Python, C, MATLAB, and FORTRAN
Expertise in Excel
Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits program

Company

Quanta Technology, LLC

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Quanta Technology is an expertise-based, independent advisory company providing business and technical expertise to the energy and utility industries.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Damir Novosel
President and Founder
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