Senior Electrical Engineer / Analyst

Position Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer / Analyst (Power & Transmission)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer located in Coeur d'Alene, ID (Hybrid Preferred, Remote Eligible).

Job Description:

• This role supports an essential Energy & Transmission Program focused on electric power transmission, delivery, and grid modernization.
• This position focuses directly on transmission planning, capacity modeling, grid reliability, and strategic technical advisory.
• This is a collaborative role for a senior professional who thrives in power systems engineering and excels at guiding complex energy projects.
• Working closely with client teams, regional stakeholders, and non-technical executives, you will bridge the gap between technical power flow analyses and strategic business decisions while maintaining critical grid compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Transmission & Capacity Planning: Conduct load flow, stability, short-circuit, and voltage analyses to evaluate long-term transmission expansion; develop load forecasting models to integrate renewable energy, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and high-demand loads such as data centers.
• Compliance & Interconnection: Navigate ISO/RTO interconnection processes while maintaining strict NERC and FERC compliance. Perform contingency analyses ($N-1$, $N-1-1$) and engineer practical mitigation solutions such as reconductoring and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS).
• Technical Leadership: Prepare clear technical reports and represent the organization in regional planning, strategy roles, and industry forums.
• Strategic Advisory: Translate complex load flow results, thermal limits, and stability analyses into actionable business risks, timeline impacts, and financial options for investors and executive leadership.
• Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration: Partner with diverse, multi-disciplinary client teams in a primarily remote environment to ensure project objectives and client criteria are met.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of power systems engineering experience with a proven track record at a major utility, ISO/RTO, or specialized power delivery consultancy.
• Software & Scripting: Proficiency with power simulation tools (e.g., PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, PLS-CADD) and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) for automating large-scale analysis.
• Documentation: Ability to read and interpret construction documents, technical specifications, and RFPs.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Direct experience in electric utility capacity planning and operations.
• Advanced Modeling: Hands-on experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and advanced GIS integrations.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID (Hybrid Preferred / Remote Eligible for well-qualified candidates)
• Salary Range: $150K-$195K

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.