Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Location: Orange, Connecticut, United States. Work model: Office and Field.

Salary: $128,320–$160,400 per year, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global, through NY State Electric & Gas Corp, operates in the electric transmission and system planning sector.

What you will do

• Lead reliability- and economics-driven transmission planning studies, including voltage, thermal, photovoltaic, transfer limit, short-circuit, and stability assessments.
• Analyze complex transmission systems across multiple voltage levels and document results, recommendations, and technical findings.
• Improve the precision and efficiency of transmission planning methods and develop subject-matter expertise.
• Collaborate with internal teams, industry peers, regional organizations, and ISO stakeholders.
• Participate in transmission and substation site inspections, industry workshops, training, and user group meetings.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, collaborate across departments, and direct contractors on company standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degrees or certifications such as MSEE or PE are additionally considered.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of transmission planning, operations, engineering design, analytics, modeling, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with power system studies, including power flow, stability, and short-circuit analysis.
• Proficiency with power system analytics software such as PSS/E, TARA, ASPEN, or Enfuzion.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including NERC, NPCC, ISO, and PUC standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Clear career-advancement pathways.