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Senior Consultant - Transmission Planning

Qualus
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Vancouver, WA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Qualus is seeking a Senior Consultant - Transmission Planning to support their Resource Integration Advisory group, focusing on interconnection feasibility studies for various energy projects.
  • The role requires a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of grid planning experience, with at least 3 years in North America and 2 years in consulting.
  • Key responsibilities include optimizing project locations, preparing interconnection applications, and interfacing with transmission operators throughout the study process.
  • Candidates should possess intimate knowledge of PSSE and/or PSLF tools, as well as experience with power system studies and resource interconnection in specific regions like Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT, or WECC.
  • The salary for this position will vary based on qualifications and experience, reflecting the importance of the role within a company that is a leader in power solutions.

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Consultant - Transmission Planning supporting our Resource Integration Advisory group with a primary focus on performing interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand, and transmission projects. 

Responsibilities

  • Perform Interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects.
  • Optimize the size and location of new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects.
  • Prepare interconnection applications for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects including development of power flow, dynamic and short circuit study models.
  • Guide generation, storage, demand and transmission interconnection applications through the full interconnection study process.
  • Interface with the host transmission operator throughout the interconnection study process and review and scrutinize their interconnection study reports.
  • Perform general power system studies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Electrical Power Systems
  • 5 years of grid planning experience. 3 years in North America.
  • 2 years of consulting experience
  • MS Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Electrical Power Systems is preferred.
  • Intimate knowledge of the PSSE and/or PSLF power systems analysis tools and their associated models and utilities
  • Knowledge of transmission systems in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC
  • Extensive experience with power system studies
  • Experience with resource interconnection studies in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT, or WECC
  • Experience with generation delivery assessment in RTO service territories, particularly CAISO, using TARA very highly valued.
  • Familiarity with EMT modeling using PSCAD for protection, control interaction, or IBR-focused studies (strongly preferred) 

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

 

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.




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