Transmission Planning Consultant needed in Wallingford CT or Newton MA. This person will utilize knowledge of elecrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and an engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
location: Wallingford, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- 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
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay 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. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
