Key responsibilities include: • Lead transmission planning and strategy engagements, including regional and local transmission planning, interconnection strategy, and evaluation of transmission expansion opportunities • Advise clients on planning processes and regulatory frameworks, including RTO/ISO planning (e.g., MISO, PJM, SPP), FERC policies, and state-level transmission initiatives • Apply and interpret advanced power system and market models, including power flow, production cost, and capacity expansion tools, to inform planning and investment decisions • Support large load and generation interconnection strategy, including queue positioning, cost allocation, and timing considerations for utilities, developers, and hyperscale customers • Provide commercial and strategic insight on transmission development, including project economics, risk assessment, and implications for rates and cost recovery • Serve as a senior advisor in stakeholder processes, including regulatory proceedings, technical working groups, and investor diligence efforts • Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring high-quality, defensible, and client-ready deliverables • Drive business development, including maintaining existing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and shaping new service offerings in transmission and grid strategy • Communicate complex findings clearly through executive presentations, written reports, and expert testimony. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Engineering Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred • 10+ years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electricity market modeling • Deep familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning processes, interconnection procedures, and cost allocation frameworks • Experience with power system and market modeling tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PROMOD, Aurora, or similar) and translating results into actionable insights • 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing project teams and overseeing complex engagements • Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, utilities, developers, or large energy users on transmission-related issues • Proven track record in business development and client relationship management • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive audiences • Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to structure and lead analyses on ambiguous and evolving issues • Commitment to mentorship, team development, and collaborative project execution .