Distribution Planning Project Lead for Grid Modernization

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, seeks a Project Manager focused in Distribution Planning to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high-quality planning and consulting projects for electric distribution systems across North America.

The ideal candidate will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, with a strong technical foundation in distribution studies and grid technologies, complemented by leadership and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field.
• 5 years of related professional experience.
• Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in regards to power systems, distribution planning, and grid modernization.
• Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of general business and financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of distribution planning projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communications.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to perform load flow, reliability, system impact, and hosting capacity studies for electric distribution systems.
• Oversee evaluations of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS) to ensure client needs are met.
• Guide the analysis of non-wires alternatives and distributed energy resource impacts, integrating technical and economic considerations into decision-making.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards, technical rigor, and client expectations.
• Oversee QA/QC reviews, documentation, and reporting to ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal departments and project managers to manage staffing, workload distribution, and project resources.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, issues, and schedule changes to maintain successful outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies, quality standards, and project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Power systems

Grid modernization

Leadership

Client relationship management

Risk management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field

Tools

CYME

Synergi

Windmil

SKM

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, seeks a Project Manager focused in Distribution Planning to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high-quality planning and consulting projects for electric distribution systems across North America.

The ideal candidate will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, with a strong technical foundation in distribution studies and grid technologies, complemented by leadership and client relationship skills.