Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning w/ WECC

Position Overview Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Planning Department as a fully remote Senior Engineer. Due to continued growth, we are seeking seasoned Senior Transmission Planning Engineer with experience supporting utilities within the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC). Responsibilities Recognized by clients as an Industry expert and familiar with the applicable NERC/FERC guidelines. Plays a critical role in establishing technical direction and philosophy for Qualus organization and must possess high technical competence and have the recognition of his peers within the company and industry. Familiar with load flow software such as TARA, PSSE or PSLF, and/or Powerworld. Familiar with generating System Impact Studies and Transmission Service Request. Ability to run Steady State and Transient Stability studies Effectively simulate and analyze the performance of the client’s transmission and generation systems and their limitations and strengths under normal and emergency operations. Provides leadership by assigning and reviewing projects or job tasks and mentoring of less experienced consultant engineers. Delegating, planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of the other consultants will be critical. Must be able to justify strategy and analyses recommendations through documentation and data to audience of. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program. Minimum of 5 years engineering experience. Experience running Steady State and Transient Stability studies Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling techniques. Experience using PSLF software. Experience with transmission planning for utilities in the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC). Must have strong analytical and computer skills. Must have strong written and verbal skills. #LI-JS1 Benefits & Compensation Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law. Company Overview Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US. We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.