Principle Services, LLC · 19 hours ago
Transmission Specialist
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPrinciple Services, LLC is seeking a Transmission Specialist - Planning Lead who will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between system planning and constructability for upcoming transmission projects. The individual will evaluate ERCOT-approved projects to identify construction options and timelines, ensuring alignment between planning efforts and real-world construction requirements.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Katie Garza
Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret “Planning Stories” developed by ERCOT and internal planners to identify project scope, system drivers, and regional impacts
Develop “planning story” documents identifying all system components that will be affected by project construction
Collaborate with internal Transmission Planning, Engineering, and Construction groups to shape the long-range buildout schedule in a way that maximizes system reliability and construction efficiency
Review portfolios of projects in common geographic or electrical zones to propose optimized sequencing and outage strategies across multiple years
Identify outage windows, ERCOT moratorium constraints (e.g., summer peak), and interdependencies between projects that impact buildability
Support the development of 3–5 year transmission build programs, incorporating constructability logic into the planning cycle
Serve as a subject matter liaison between Planning and Construction to ensure scope handoffs are aligned with field execution needs
Work with all project stakeholders to ensure accountability to the project plan and schedule
Contribute to internal constructability reviews, strategy meetings, and pre-construction risk workshops
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in transmission project management, construction coordination, utility engineering, or system planning support at an Electric Utility company
Deep understanding of ERCOT transmission planning processes, CCN progression, and outage coordination considerations
Strong working knowledge of how major outages are planned, sequenced, and executed in a regulated utility environment
Ability to read and interpret planning models, one-lines, and construction packages to assess physical and operational project impacts
Skilled at identifying logical construction sequences and integrating field constraints into planning efforts
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills; ability to 'translate' planning language into actionable construction strategy
Former utility project manager with cross-functional exposure to planning, engineering, regulatory and construction groups
Ability to safely access and navigate active outdoor worksites, including uneven terrain, overhead equipment, and field environments
Ability to visually and audibly recognize worksite hazards, alarms, signals, and equipment indicators to maintain a safe working environment
Ability to use corrective or assistive devices (e.g., prescription lenses, hearing aids, mobility supports) as needed to meet safety requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, such as when carrying safety equipment, training materials, or site inspection tools
Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks consistent with field operations, often on uneven terrain and in outdoor environments
Ability to sit for extended periods while driving, attending meetings, or completing reports and training documentation
Ability to work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and noise exposure, while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to travel frequently to project sites and client locations as required, including overnight stays and extended field assignments
Ability to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as company and client safety policies and procedures
Preferred
Familiarity with P6 scheduling or long-range capital program tools
Field knowledge of outage-based construction, substation cutovers, and line rebuild methodologies
Company
Principle Services, LLC
OUR MISSION IS WHAT DRIVES US – BUILDING AND EMPOWERING A GREAT TEAM THAT ADDS VALUE TO OUR CLIENTS.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katie Garza
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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