Associate Engineer /Consulting Engineer

Summary

Energy Strategies is an independent energy consulting firm that provides tailored analysis and guidance in the energy market. They are seeking an Associate Engineer /Consulting Engineer to support transmission planning and energy market analyses, working closely with senior engineers to develop insights for energy infrastructure investments across North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform bulk transmission and interconnection analyses using commercial powerflow software such as PowerWorld, PSS®E, PSLF, or TARA
• Support regional transmission planning studies and interconnection analyses
• Evaluate transmission system performance under scenarios involving high penetrations of renewable generation and complex transmission buildouts
• Perform studies including powerflow, transfer limit, reliability, and system performance analyses
• Develop technically sound study assumptions using the best available system data and market intelligence
• Build and manage modeling datasets across power system simulation platforms
• Develop generator interconnection powerflow models and support generator interconnection applications
• Coordinate modeling efforts across internal teams and proprietary datasets
• Translate technical results into clear conclusions and recommendations
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal teams and clients
• Interface with clients professionally and clearly when discussing study results
• Develop analytical tools and workflows using Excel or Python
• Contribute to internal best practices for modeling, data management, and analytical processes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 3– 8+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in transmission planning, power system modeling, or energy markets
• Prior experience working at an ISO/RTO, utility, consulting firm, or energy developer is strongly preferred
• Experience using powerflow simulation software (PowerWorld, PSS®E, PSLF, or similar)
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and strong attention to data quality and organization
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings and insights effectively through reports and presentations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within small technical teams in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Experience performing power flow analysis, particularly using PowerWorld or TARA
• Familiarity with generator interconnection processes and transmission service studies
• Knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional transmission and interconnection processes
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and transmission planning criteria
• Experience developing analytical tools using Python or other programming languages
• Strong interest in the evolving power grid, including renewables, energy storage, and large-scale transmission development

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 3– 8+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in transmission planning, power system modeling, or energy markets
• Prior experience working at an ISO/RTO, utility, consulting firm, or energy developer is strongly preferred
• Experience using powerflow simulation software (PowerWorld, PSS®E, PSLF, or similar)
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and strong attention to data quality and organization
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings and insights effectively through reports and presentations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within small technical teams in a fast-paced consulting environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience performing power flow analysis, particularly using PowerWorld or TARA
• Familiarity with generator interconnection processes and transmission service studies
• Knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional transmission and interconnection processes
• Familiarity with NERC Planning Standards and transmission planning criteria
• Experience developing analytical tools using Python or other programming languages
• Strong interest in the evolving power grid, including renewables, energy storage, and large-scale transmission development

Benefits

• Significant bonus opportunity in the shorter-term and on an annual basis.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% company match.
• Health insurance (90% employer covered).
• Paid time off and company holidays to recharge and refresh.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and conference participation.
• Exposure to high-impact projects that shape clean energy development and transmission strategy.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to senior technical leaders.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to engage in industry networks and client relationships.