Transmission Planning Consultant
US$160,000 – US$220,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Transmission System Planning Consultant”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$160,000 – US$220,000 / yr |
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At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we're looking for a Senior Transmission Planning Consultant to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.
E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the utility industry in the US and Canada. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com
As a Senior Transmission Planning Consultant, you'll lead high-impact studies and consulting engagements for electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, cooperatives, and other industry stakeholders. You'll oversee and execute advanced transmission planning studies, including transient stability, power flow, transfer capability, reliability, short-circuit, and economic dispatch analysis, to support client decision-making and regulatory compliance, serving as a trusted advisor who engages directly with clients to define objectives, design methodologies, and deliver actionable results. This is a senior, client-facing role that blends deep technical expertise with strong project leadership: the ideal candidate is a seasoned consultant who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring teams, and ensuring deliverables meet both technical and business objectives.
In this role, you will:
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Lead and manage transmission planning studies, including stability, power flow, reliability, short-circuit, and congestion management analyses.
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Serve as the primary client contact, driving project scope, methodologies, and deliverables.
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Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and guidance to junior engineers and consultants.
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Prepare and present detailed technical reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, and results.
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Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, client meetings, and thought leadership.
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Collaborate with senior leadership to shape service offerings and enhance technical capabilities.
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Mentor and train less experienced staff, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development.
You’re likely a great fit if you:
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Have proven success managing complex technical studies and project teams.