Principal Engineer, West Coast Utilities

Job Description

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we’re looking for a Principal Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.

E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the Utility industry in North America. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com

As a Principal Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer, you’ll support all aspects of transmission studies, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability, and other power system analyses. You’ll work closely with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and independent system operators (ISOs) on studies that inform real investment and reliability decisions. This role is ideal for someone who is proficient with tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA, brings strong technical judgment to complex power system problems, and wants to contribute to work that shapes real-world decisions in the energy industry. Relocation will be considered for the right candidate.

In this role, you will:

You’re likely a great fit if you:

And even better if you:

Experience and Skills to Qualify Include:

At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect:

The budgeted salary for this position is $140,000 – $180,000 USD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will be remote within the US, with no required travel.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @esource.com. Please do not provide personal information to anyone over email and be wary of other accounts impersonating businesses.

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• Perform power system analysis and network modeling to meet client specifications for reliability, regulation, and quality, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability, subsynchronous oscillation (SSO), and short-circuit analyses
• Conduct studies in areas such as generator and load connections and transmission planning
• Prepare detailed technical reports and contribute to technical work products
• Collaborate with a global team to execute studies and deliver high-quality solutions
• Manage client relationships and expectations, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
• Contribute to business development activities and identify new client opportunities
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Are excited to learn about substation layout, protection, and control
• Enjoy collaborating with a global team to deliver high-quality, on-time work
• Hold a Ph.D. or master’s degree in power systems
• Have experience with PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming
• Are open to relocation
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 6+ years of power systems analysis experience using PSLF or PSS/E and TSAT; experience with PSLF is a must
• Experience with stability studies using PSLF, congestion analysis and cost modeling studies, or cluster feasibility studies in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) footprint and with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E); experience with other independent system operators (ISOs) or regional transmission organizations (RTOs) is a plus
• Working knowledge of electric power systems, synchronous generators, motors, power electronic inverters, wind turbines, and solar
• Proficiency with the PSLF software package, including modules for load-flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analysis; experience with alternative planning software such as TARA, PSS/E, DIgSILENT, or DSA Tools is highly desirable
• Background in static and dynamic modeling of power system components in PSS/E or DSA Tools, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC), voltage source converters (VSC), static var compensators (SVC), static synchronous compensators (STATCOM), and thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSC)
• Working knowledge of reliability standards and transmission system interconnection
• A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.