Junior System Planning Consultant

Responsibilities

• Execute TARA studies for near- and long-term planning horizons (5–20 years)
• Apply North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Transmission Planning (TPL) standards TPL-001 through TPL-004, along with MISO and SPP planning criteria such as the MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP) and SPP Integrated Transmission Planning (ITP)
• Structure and run steady-state power flow and contingency analyses for generation interconnection, load interconnection, and reliability assessments, including SPP Definitive Interconnection System Impact Study (DISIS), MISO Network Resource Interconnection Service (NRIS) deliverability, Energy Resource Interconnection Service (ERIS), and NERC TPL planning assessments
• Identify and assess thermal overloads, voltage violations, and reliability impacts under forecasted system conditions, including load growth, generator retirements, renewable integration, and interconnection queues
• Run studies in PSS®E and PowerGEM TARA, managing large contingency sets and complex study cases efficiently
• Support development and validation of planning models, assumptions, and base cases
• Document study assumptions, methods, and conclusions so they’re audit-ready and defensible
• Help identify and evaluate transmission solutions, including new transmission lines (such as 345 kV), reconductoring and uprating, static and dynamic reactive power solutions, topology changes, operational mitigations, and non-wires alternatives
• Compare alternatives based on reliability benefit, cost, constructability, and implementation timing, and develop phased solutions aligned with planning and capital timelines
• Communicate residual risk clearly where full mitigation isn’t immediately feasible
• Support ISO submissions, stakeholder reviews, and regulatory or compliance inquiries
• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned projects and present TARA results to utilities, developers, and ISO/RTO working groups
• Genuinely enjoy system planning and the detailed technical work behind it
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, decision-ready insights
• Can structure and run studies independently while collaborating closely with teammates and clients
• Care about accurate, well-documented analysis and high standards for quality and professionalism

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in transmission planning

Preferred

• Have supported ISO planning cycles, stakeholder processes, or NERC audits
• Have experience with renewable integration and inverter-based resource (IBR) impacts

In this role, you will

You’re likely a great fit if you:

And even better if you

• Have direct experience with MISO and/or SPP planning processes (MTEP, ITP, DISIS)
• Use Python or other scripting to automate planning studies
• Have worked with PowerWorld, PSLF, or equivalent planning tools
• Hold a master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience and Skills to Qualify Include

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Demonstrated experience leading studies using TARA software

Strong working knowledge of NERC TPL standards and regional planning criteria

Advanced proficiency with PSS®E for planning studies

Proven ability to independently develop and defend transmission solutions

At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect

Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.

A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.

A 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is

$120,000 – $150,000 USD + annual bonus.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will be remote within the US, with a preference for candidates located in the MISO and/or SPP footprint.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

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