Blogs and Articles

America’s electric grid is entering a period of significant expansion. Rising electricity demand, data center growth, renewable energy development, aging infrastructure, and the continued push for grid reliability are driving utilities and power companies to invest in new transmission, substations, READ MORE ->

If you ever wondered, like me, what's really the difference between PSS/E and PSCAD, well here's a quick analogy to help you decipher what the differences are. If you already know, great. If you didn't know, hopefully you learned something, READ MORE ->

The explosive growth of AI and cloud computing has created an unprecedented demand for electricity. At the same time, utility-scale power projects are facing lengthy interconnection delays. As of the end of 2025, roughly 2,060 GW of generation and storage READ MORE ->

Building a Career That Stays In Demand: What Utility Engineers and Leaders Should Know Demand for experienced engineering and leadership talent in the electric utility industry isn't just strong right now — it's backed by some of the biggest infrastructure READ MORE ->

NERC Compliance Is Reshaping the Utility Talent Market — And Most Employers Are Behind Here's what I'm seeing from the search desk: utilities that once listed "NERC experience preferred" are now writing "required” and the candidate pool that meets that READ MORE ->

Last time, I told you to stop answering "Why would an engineer want to work here?" with wallpaper. Get specific. Build your top ten reasons. Do the work. Let's say you did the work. You have the list. Ten clear, READ MORE ->

The power delivery industry continues to experience rapid growth as utilities modernize aging infrastructure, expand renewable energy integration, and respond to increasing electricity demand from data centers and electrification initiatives. In 2026, utilities, consulting firms, EPCs, and renewable energy developers READ MORE ->

Overview After several years of rapid expansion driven by hyperscale growth, AI infrastructure, and cloud demand, data center development is beginning to stabilize in 2026. While demand remains strong, the pace of new construction has moderated, shifting the power delivery READ MORE ->

Most companies answer the “Why would an engineer want to work here?” question like they are reading from a worn-out script. Great culture. Great people. Great place to work. Great team. Blah, blah, blah…. That is not an answer. That READ MORE ->

Wind energy continues to evolve rapidly as utilities, developers, and grid operators seek reliable ways to meet growing electricity demand while reducing emissions. Advances in turbine technology, offshore deployment, and digital monitoring are transforming wind into one of the most READ MORE ->

The U.S. power sector is at a critical inflection point. Recent DOE updates make it clear that grid reliability, resilience, and workforce readiness are now central priorities as electricity demand grows from data centers, electrification, and renewable integration. To keep READ MORE ->

P&C Hiring Trends for Data-Center HV Substation Builds Data centers are not “just another load” anymore. Between AI, cloud growth, and hyperscale campus builds, power delivery teams are being asked to move faster, design for tighter reliability targets, and commission READ MORE ->

Mike Ellis, December 2025 In 2025, utilities, EPCs, and renewable-energy developers face an unprecedented hiring challenge: mid-career power engineers are the hardest professionals to find and keep. Roles such as substation engineers, transmission line engineers, protection and control (P&C) engineers, READ MORE ->

Christmas 2025 finds most of us moving fast and feeling the weight of so much this time of year.  Year-end numbers, projects, family plans – it all stacks up. In the middle of that, Christmas speaks a simple, life-changing truth: READ MORE ->

Most people treat job changes like fire alarms: wait for the smoke, then sprint for the exit. But talent doesn’t grow best in panic; it grows when you notice the quiet signs that you’re outgrowing your chair long before it READ MORE ->

If the Grid Had an NFL Draft Every spring, the NFL Draft commands prime-time TV, endless analysis, and billions in fan adoration. Grown adults argue over stats, player data, and whether their team drafted a future Hall-of-Famer or a flop. READ MORE ->

By Mike Ellis If Return-to-Office (RTO) and the U.S. electric grid had a baby, it would be a curious, high-maintenance overachiever—part Zoom-fatigued middle manager, part transformer-hugging lineman. On one hand, we’ve got RTO, the corporate mandate trying to coax sweatpants-wearing READ MORE ->

What Does the Market Look Like? A Power Industry Poised for Growth Since the start of 2025, one question has dominated conversations: "What does the market look like?" With economic uncertainties, evolving energy policies, and shifting industry dynamics, it's understandable READ MORE ->

As the Christmas season unfolds, it brings with it an opportunity to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. At GTR, we are reminded daily of the blessings that come from trust—trust placed in us by our clients, partnerships built with our READ MORE ->

In both storm hardening and team hardening, the goal is the same: resilience. You wouldn’t let your poles deteriorate, your wires sag, or your grid run on half power —so why accept it in your workplace? Invest in strength. Shore READ MORE ->

Recruiting in the power industry can often feel like trying to drink from a trickling garden hose—there's simply not enough talent to meet the growing demand. With numerous open positions and a limited pool of qualified candidates, finding the right READ MORE ->

Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you wished you could announce it to every car you pass on the road? That’s the kind of fervor we’re talking about—not just a fleeting interest, but a deep, enduring passion READ MORE ->

Undulation, a term typically reserved for the graceful waves of the sea or the hypnotic sway of a dancer, has sneakily pirouetted its way into the job market lexicon. And no, it doesn't mean your office chair is about to READ MORE ->

The Shift Back to In-Person Work During the height of the pandemic, remote work became the norm, a necessity for safety. However, as the situation improved, many companies, particularly in sectors like finance, technology, and professional services, started encouraging or READ MORE ->

As we reflect on another year, GTR would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to our clients, suppliers, and employees for their continued trust and faith. We are humbled as we remember to give thanks to our Lord for READ MORE ->