Transmission Planning Engineer

Energy and Renewables Boerne, TX Transmission Planning Engineer Apply Now Transmission Planning Engineer (Texas, Remote) Location: Remote, Texas residents only Type: Full-time, direct hire Department: System Planning About the Role We’re a power engineering consulting firm with an established planning group, currently weighted toward distribution. We’re building out our transmission planning capability and need a Transmission Planning Engineer to be its first dedicated hire. You’ll be hands-on from day one, running studies and delivering for clients. As the practice grows, you’ll also help shape how the team does transmission work: standards, templates, review processes, and the development of junior engineers. You’ll have a strong distribution planning team around you and the room to build something. What You’ll Do Perform transmission planning studies, including power flow, contingency (N-1 and beyond), short circuit, and voltage and stability analysis Evaluate system impacts of load growth, generation interconnection, and system expansion Develop and compare transmission upgrade alternatives, including cost estimates and project justification Assess compliance with NERC reliability standards and applicable ERCOT planning criteria Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for clients Work with distribution planners to support coordinated, system-wide planning Establish study methodologies, models, and best practices for the transmission practice Mentor and train junior engineers by reviewing their work, teaching technical fundamentals, and helping them build independence as the team grows Support business development through proposal input and client technical discussions What We’re Looking For Required Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus preferred) 5+ years of transmission planning experience at a utility, ISO/RTO, or consulting firm Hands-on proficiency with power system analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, or similar Working knowledge of NERC planning standards and Texas/ERCOT planning processes Strong technical writing and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines Must reside in Texas Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license, or a clear path to licensure Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers Experience with interconnection studies, including generation, large load, or storage Familiarity with transmission project development and cost estimation Python or other scripting experience for automating studies Consulting or client-facing experience Why This Role Be the founding transmission planner in a firm that’s investing in the practice Real ownership and influence over how the group grows Meaningful mentorship responsibility with a path toward technical leadership Remote flexibility within Texas 145-175k base + 200% 401k match up to 4.5% + Bonus Recruiting Team Reach out to learn more or nominate a qualified candidate. Partner Alex Grove, CPC Energy & Renewables View Profile (opens in a new tab) To Apply