Transmission Planning Consultant - Innova

Innova Solutions has a client which is immediately hiring for a Transmission Planning Consultant

Position Type: Full Time (Contract)
Duration: 12 months Contract
Locations: Wallingford, CT & Newton, MA-Onsite

As a Transmission Planning Consultant, you will:
The Transmission Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for the future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration.
The Transmission Planning Consultant will perform a broad range of transmission and operational studies and other consulting services to help clients make decisions backed by business and engineering analysis.
This role will contribute to the execution of technical studies and work with project managers to perform the technical execution for projects.
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.
Analyzes 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.


The ideal candidate will have:
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. - Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to transmission planning studies.
Independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
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


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range: $50-$70/hr

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

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Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
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Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
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