[Hiring] Transmission Planner @Leidos

Role Description

We are seeking a Transmission Planner who will contribute to our dynamic team within our Energy & Systems Solutions, providing transmission planning consulting services as both an engineer and as a project manager as client needs dictate. This position will contribute to the expansion of Leidos Engineering and the existing Transmission Planning consulting practice.

• Manage complex transmission planning studies independently and mentor junior staff assigned to similar studies.
• Conduct studies for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and Regional Planning organizations such as ISO’s and RTO’s.
• Provide transmission consulting services for Developer and Independent Power Producer Clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships, assist with expanding the current client base, and contribute to the growth of Transmission Planning consulting services.
• Perform assigned transmission planning analyses under senior-engineer direction, applying QA/QC procedures and incorporating review feedback.
• Engage in sales and business development activities.
• Contribute to technical writing of project proposals and responses to industry RFIs and RFPs.
• Participate and present in industry forums and conferences as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering required and 3+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master's with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experienced in transmission analytics, e.g., load flow studies, stability studies, protection and short circuit studies, etc.
• Knowledgeable of various power system theories and limitations.
• Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues is considered a plus, including experience with FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff, NERC reliability standards, Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP and SGIP), and associated study practices.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Remarkable problem solver in both team and independent environments.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

Requirements

• Travel Required: Yes, <10% of the time.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00.
• The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
• Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.