Senior Transmission Planning Consultant

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

1898 & Co. is seeking experienced Transmission Planning Consultants to support a growing nationwide consulting practice in the Power group. The role focuses on advanced power-system studies, regulatory compliance, and client-driven solutions from Phoenix, AZ.

Ideal candidates bring strong experience in transmission planning, utility consulting, and collaboration with ISOs/RTOs. Responsibilities include study execution, reporting, and risk assessment for grid modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related ABET program with 3 years of related experience, or Master degree with 2 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Experience with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
• Experience with power system planning and operations; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission planning studies including power flow, transient stability, and reliability analyses.
• Develop client-facing reports and presentations with study results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to methodology improvements.

Skills

Power system analysis

Transmission planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master's degree in Engineering or Business

PhD in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

EMTP/ATP

SKM

ETAP

PROMOD

Job description

1898 & Co. is seeking experienced Transmission Planning Consultants to support a growing nationwide consulting practice in the Power group. The role focuses on advanced power-system studies, regulatory compliance, and client-driven solutions from Phoenix, AZ.

Ideal candidates bring strong experience in transmission planning, utility consulting, and collaboration with ISOs/RTOs. Responsibilities include study execution, reporting, and risk assessment for grid modernization initiatives.