Transmission Planning Consultant

Job Description

Transmission Planning Consultant | Burns & McDonnell

The Tone:
This is a full-time consulting role at 1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell, with opportunities across multiple locations nationwide. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology, and security solutions consultancy that leverages deep experience to foster lasting advancements for clients. This role is crucial for applying advanced engineering and analytical expertise to evaluate grid performance, develop solutions for generation retirements, renewable integration, congestion management, and regulatory compliance, and support clients in navigating the rapidly evolving energy landscape.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Multiple Locations
• Pay: $110000–$400000 yearly
• Team: Collaborates with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff.
• Mission: Evaluate grid performance and develop solutions addressing generation retirements, renewable integration, congestion management, and regulatory compliance.
• Tech Stack: PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, SKM, ETAP, PROMOD

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform: Execute a wide range of transmission planning and operational studies, including power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and reliability assessments.
• Evaluate: Assess compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional RTO/ISO requirements, including TPL standards and generator interconnection processes.
• Develop: Create clear, concise technical reports and client-facing presentations that summarize study results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Analyze: Conduct technical and business-related risk assessments to evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
• Support: Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical methodologies and consulting practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program, or a Master’s/PhD in Engineering or Business. This role is for technically driven professionals passionate about power system analysis and grid reliability.
• Experience: 3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 2 years with a Master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD. Proven experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electric utility consulting is required.
• Skills: Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod. Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards, including TPL compliance and generator interconnection processes, and experience with various power regions and independent system operators (e.g., PJM, MISO, WECC, ERCOT).
• Bonus: Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.