Senior Consultant Power Systems – Energy Sector (Transmission Planning)
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Summary
Leap29 is seeking a Senior Consultant Power Systems – Energy Sector (Transmission Planning) to join their U.S. Power Systems team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on advanced transmission and grid studies, delivering data-driven insights to support system planning and operational decision-making.
About the Role
As a Senior Consultant, you will conduct steady-state, dynamic, and short-circuit studies to assess system performance and transmission reliability. You will perform power flow and contingency analyses using industry-standard tools, evaluate interconnection requests, and develop engineering methodologies. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and clients, preparation of technical reports, and staying current with regulatory developments and emerging grid technologies.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in transmission planning, system operations, or power systems consulting.
- Demonstrated expertise in steady-state and dynamic simulations, system impact studies, and grid reliability analysis.
- Strong proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling software.
- Familiarity with U.S. power markets and ISOs, including PJM, ERCOT, MISO, WECC, SPP, and CAISO.
- Working knowledge of NERC and FERC standards and U.S. transmission planning processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with distributed teams.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and project workshops.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states.
- Experience supporting the launch or growth of an engineering office or technical practice.
- Familiarity with international collaboration and cross-office project delivery.
Leap29
Leap29 is a global people partner, specialising in recruitment and expansion services to support businesses entering new international markets. With expert teams and a global presence, we provide tailored solutions, including recruitment, Employer of Record, global payroll, entity setup, and support services, to meet the needs of our clients worldwide.
Houston, TX