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Transmission Planning Consultant

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

Wallingford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62–$68 Per Hour
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Support, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Electrical Utility, Electromagnetism, Employee Benefits, Financial Analysis, High Tech Industry, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations Planning, Policy Implementation, Power Transmission, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Costing, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Quantitative Analysis, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Analysis, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Short Messaging Service (SMS), System Operations, Team Building, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Wallingford, CT
POSTED
11 days ago
Immediate need for a talented Transmission Planning Consultant. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Wallingford, CT (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-19782

Pay Range: $62 - $68/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios.
  • Evaluates regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
  • Independently executes transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
  • Performs independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
  • Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.
  • Analyses life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
  • Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
  • Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.
  • Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
  • Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
  • Assists project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships.
  • Support business lines as required by clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
  • Key Skills; Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from ABET in Engineering and min 3 years of experience in power system studies, transmission planning, and grid reliability analysis.
  • Strong understanding on power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and voltage studies with the proficient in utilizing proficiency in tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, and PROMOD.
  • Must have strong knowledge of NERC/FERC regulations, TPL compliance, generator interconnections, and renewable energy integration.
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience.
  • Required OR Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience.
  • Required OR PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience Required  Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting. 
  • Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis. 
  • Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes. 
  • Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod. 
  • Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies. 
  • Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO 
  • Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards .
  • Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria. 
  • Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power transmission facilities. 
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and critical thinking skills. 
  • Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to transmission planning studies. 
  • Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills. 
  • Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met. 
  • Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes. 
  • Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT). 
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License. (Preferred)
Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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