Senior Transmission Engineer

Summary

Join KCE as a Senior Transmission Engineer and contribute to optimizing our BESS development portfolio. This full-time position involves running power flow modeling studies, managing analytical projects related to project siting, and collaborating with a team. You will lead the scoping and interpretation of third-party studies, produce internal memos, and support broader market analysis. The role requires experience in electrical engineering, power flow modeling, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning, or operations
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience with power flow modeling tools (e.g., Siemens PSS®E, PowerGem TARA, GE PSLF, PowerWorld Simulator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working with remote teammates
• Ability to work in a small team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Scope, run, and automate studies using power flow models and other tools in support of prospecting new BESS development projects across relevant geographic areas
• Lead scoping and interpretation of third-party power flow studies
• Produce internal memos on costs and upgrades associated with existing development projects
• Support team scoping and execution of studies using production cost models to support broad market theses, commercial opportunities such as RFPs and RFIs, and short-term price forecasting
• Build and maintain internal work aides and software automation to assist with above responsibilities
• Plan and execute analytical projects
• All other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience running interconnection studies or transmission planning studies
• Experience in Python and SQL