Transmission Planning Manager
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Transmission Planning Manager in Canada.
This role sits at the intersection of advanced power system engineering, grid modernization, and client-facing leadership within the evolving North American energy landscape. You will lead a team responsible for transmission planning and interconnection studies that directly influence grid reliability, renewable integration, and long-term infrastructure investments. Working with utilities, independent power producers, and system operators, you will oversee complex technical analyses while ensuring high-quality delivery and regulatory alignment. This position blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic project and team leadership. You will play a key role in shaping study outcomes that support real-world energy decisions across multiple jurisdictions. In a highly collaborative environment, you will also contribute to business growth, client relationships, and technical excellence across concurrent projects.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of transmission planning and interconnection study engineers, ensuring technical excellence, professional development, and strong delivery performance across all engagements.
- Oversee and deliver complex power system studies, including load flow, voltage stability, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses supporting interconnection and reliability assessments.
- Manage client relationships and act as a key technical advisor to utilities, ISOs, and independent power producers, translating complex findings into actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Supervise project execution, including scope definition, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and risk management across multiple concurrent engineering studies.
- Review and validate technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance with industry standards, and alignment with client requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Contribute hands-on to high-impact or complex studies, supporting the team in solving advanced power system challenges.
- Prepare and present progress reports, technical findings, and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and external clients.
- Support business development activities by shaping proposals, defining project scopes, and identifying new client opportunities in the energy sector.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, study methodologies, and resource optimization across projects.
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency, scalability, and quality in engineering delivery across regions.
- 10+ years of experience in power systems analysis, including at least 3+ years in a leadership or client-facing technical role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s or PhD in power systems is an asset).
- Strong expertise in transmission planning and simulation tools such as PSS/E, with additional experience in tools like PSLF, DigSILENT, TARA, or DSA Tools.
- Proven experience conducting and leading studies such as stability analysis, interconnection studies, congestion analysis, or feasibility assessments across ISOs (e.g., MISO, CAISO, PJM, SPP).
- Deep understanding of power system components, including generators, inverters, HVDC systems, and FACTS devices (SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, VSC).
- Solid knowledge of interconnection processes, reliability standards, substation design, and protection and control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.
- Experience with Python or IPLAN is considered an asset.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
- Competitive salary range of $195,000–$220,000 CAD, plus annual bonus.
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible time-off policy supporting work-life balance.
- RRSP retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Paid parental leave and family support benefits.
- Hybrid work model with limited travel requirements.
- Collaborative and knowledge-driven work culture focused on innovation in the energy sector.
- Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development.