Electrical Grid Planning Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Actalent Full time

Overview:
Actalent Engineering is in search of an Electrical Grid Planning Specialist to assist utility companies on the West Coast. This role involves leveraging expertise in electrical transmission planning and grid technologies to collaborate with clients in enhancing utility grid efficiency and addressing potential future developments.

Key Responsibilities:
This position entails conducting load flow analysis, evaluating transfer capabilities, performing system impact assessments, facilitating generation interconnections, and providing consulting services related to reliability planning and electrification impacts.

Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transmission planning for utilities or cooperatives
- Familiarity with grid device integrations, including Outage and Distribution Management Systems
- Proficiency in software tools such as PSSE, PSLF, TARA, or PowerWorld

Additional Duties:

  • Develops district work plans and schedules to ensure resource availability aligns with workload demands.
  • Implements contingency strategies to balance workloads effectively.
  • Provides consulting and support in planning, project management, and project controls.
  • Monitors current and anticipated workloads to optimize productivity and control costs while meeting service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Communicates with team members and updates management on the status of ongoing projects, resource availability, and potential scheduling conflicts.
  • Proactively identifies changes in project plans and suggests potential solutions to management.
  • Creates and maintains accurate forecasting and staffing models to ensure effective resource utilization.

About Actalent:
Actalent is a leading provider of engineering and scientific services and talent solutions. We empower innovative companies to advance their engineering and science initiatives by connecting them with specialized experts who drive innovation and expedite market readiness. With a vast network of nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients globally, Actalent serves numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At Actalent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success and equity of our workforce. Our commitment to DE&I is reflected in our practices, which include:

  • Recruiting diverse talent
  • Fostering an inclusive environment through ongoing self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with measurable outcomes
  • Providing growth opportunities for all employees

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.


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