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Transmission Planning Engineer

Paces· Solutions Engineering
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Hybrid (Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY)$130k - $150k + equityFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Transmission Planning Engineer role at Paces to analyze and optimize power transmission interconnection planning, supporting software-enabled, scalable power system solutions for renewable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and interpret bulk transmission and interconnection analysis using commercial power flow software to pinpoint the best places to connect to the grid
  • Perform and review transmission planning, power flow, and stability studies using commercial tools (PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, etc.) - guiding teammates on best practices and elevating the quality of all analyses.
  • Evaluate transmission system dynamics under high penetrations of renewables
  • Develop reasonable and technically supported study assumptions using the best available queue and grid upgrades datasets
  • Consider the technical and commercial viability of new generation and large load projects by forecasting upgrade costs
  • Work closely with the product and engineering teams to develop software solutions that enhance power system analysis at scale
  • Apply and expand your expertise in power systems and interconnection processes across different utilities and ISOs
  • Act as the domain expert within Paces to shape internal methodologies and inform product development
  • Generalize power system principles and utility processes into scalable software applications and proprietary datasets

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection engineering at a consultant, developer, ISO/RTO, or utility
  • Deep familiarity with generator interconnection modeling in at least one major ISO/RTO (PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, WECC)
  • Proven ability to run and interpret power flow, stability, and upgrade cost studies; proficiency with tools like PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD
  • Strong quantitative chops and an instinct for spotting flawed assumptions
  • Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior engineers
  • Comfortable being customer-facing, presenting results directly to external stakeholders
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, MATLAB, etc.) to improve workflows

Skills

Required:Power system studiesPower flow, stability, and upgrade cost studiesPSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCADInterconnection modeling (ISO/RTO)
Nice to have:Scripting/automation (Python, MATLAB)

Benefits

  • Hybrid work in the office in Williamsburg, Brooklyn ~3x/week
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Competitive equity compensation
  • Paid company holidays & PTO
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Paces

Agentic AI for Power Projects and AI Infrastructure

Energy demand is skyrocketing, and renewable energy is the most scalable path forward. But today’s development process can’t move fast enough to meet global goals. Paces exists to change that. We are building software and services to accelerate renewable energy deployment and lower costs - unlocking one of the greatest opportunities of our time: transforming how infrastructure gets built and ensuring it’s built with renewable energy. Paces automates early-stage due diligence and provides the expertise to accelerate late-stage diligence, fast-tracking projects from siting to construction-ready. Our platform supports renewable energy and data center developers, real estate firms, and more by streamlining siting, interconnection, and permitting. With Paces, teams can de-risk decisions, shorten timelines, and get more renewable energy projects built.

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