Senior Transmission Planning Consultant for Reliability

Burns & McDonnell; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s 1898 & Co. division seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid studies and analysis for North American clients. You will perform power flow, stability, and regulatory assessments, delivering high‑quality technical outputs to support decision making.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client engagement, and the use of industry software to model transmission systems, with opportunities to guide team efforts and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 3+ years of related experience required.
• Master's degree in engineering or business with 2+ years of experience required.
• PhD in engineering with 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of transmission studies (power flow, stability, congestion).
• Evaluate regulatory conditions (NERC, FERC, regional requirements).
• Independently execute planning studies using industry software (PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP).
• Develop technical reports and client-ready presentations.

Skills

Transmission planning

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Master's in engineering or business

PhD in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s 1898 & Co. division seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid studies and analysis for North American clients. You will perform power flow, stability, and regulatory assessments, delivering high‑quality technical outputs to support decision making.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client engagement, and the use of industry software to model transmission systems, with opportunities to guide team efforts and contribute to business development.