Lead Transmission Planner / Engineer

⚡ Role: Product Manager – Transmission Planning (Energy Software & Analytics)

💼 Industry: Energy Markets / Grid Modeling / Clean Energy Technology

🌎 Location: Remote – U.S. or Canada

⚡ Overview:

Join a global leader in energy analytics - This is an exciting opportunity for a transmission focused, product leader to shape how utilities, developers, and system operators plan the grid of the future.

If you're passionate about transmission systems, nodal modeling, and delivering high-impact products, this role is waiting.

⚡ Position Overview:

You’ll lead the product vision and roadmap for advanced transmission planning capabilities within a next-generation power market simulation platform. The role bridges deep technical subject matter with customer-centric product leadership and offers full ownership of transmission planning products used across the U.S. and global markets.

⚡ Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver the product vision for nodal transmission planning use cases including: Transmission adequacy, Generation siting & deliverability and FTR/congestion modeling
• Lead strategy, roadmap planning, and execution for transmission products
• Translate customer and market needs into clear, detailed product requirements and user stories
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, UX, sales, solution engineers, and marketing
• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to validate needs and support adoption
• Support go-to-market efforts and product launches
• Monitor product success and adjust strategies based on performance metrics

⚡ Qualifications Needed:

• Proficiency with PSS/E, PowerWorld, or similar transmission planning tools (AC/DC load flows)
• Deep understanding of transmission planning methodologies, power system economics, and nodal market design
• Knowledge of SCUC/SCED, production cost modeling, and LMP formation
• Experience with generation interconnection, transmission model development, and planning standards
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to write clear product requirements and acceptance criteria
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences

⚡ Bonus Points For:

• Experience using PLEXOS or similar production cost modeling platforms
• Familiarity with market simulation, congestion analysis, or FTR modeling
• Background in clean energy integration or decarbonization-focused grid planning
• Experience supporting software products in a B2B environment
• Passion for market-based solutions and the future of the power grid