Senior Power Transmission Planner

Burns & McDonnell

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Job summary

1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell, seeks Transmission Planning Consultants to support our nationwide consulting practice across multiple experience levels. You will analyze grid performance, address generation retirements, renewable integration, and regulatory compliance, delivering data-driven solutions for clients.

Role involves using tools like PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, SKM, ETAP, Promod, and preparing client-facing reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required OR Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience required OR PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience required.
Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis.
Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of transmission planning and operational studies, including power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage and reactive analysis, harmonics, EMT studies, reliability assessments, and production cost modeling.
Execute transmission planning studies independently using industry-standard tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, SKM, ETAP, and PROMOD.
Evaluate compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional (RTO/ISO) requirements, including TPL standards and generator interconnection processes.
Apply engineering, economic, and financial analysis to assess system performance, risks, and life-cycle costs.
Develop clear, concise technical reports and client-facing presentations summarizing study results and recommendations.
Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
Performs independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.
Analyzes life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
Support project managers with technical execution, client deliverables, and proposal development.
Collaborate across internal practices and support other business lines as client needs require.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical methodologies.
Support business lines as required by clients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.