Senior Transmission Planning & Grid Reliability Consultant

Burns & McDonnell; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to perform advanced transmission studies and support client decision‑making with high‑quality technical and economic analysis. You will work on projects across North America, collaborating with utilities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs.

The role emphasizes life‑cycle cost analysis, risk assessment, and strong communication skills in a fast‑paced environment at multiple California locations, including Brea and Walnut Creek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from ABET‑accredited program, or 3 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business, and 2 years of experience.
• PhD in engineering and 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of transmission studies including power flow, transient stability, and voltage analysis.
• Apply NERC, FERC, and regional requirements to regulatory analyses and risk assessment.
• Independently execute transmission planning studies using industry software (PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod).
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Client engagement

Data interpretation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree in engineering or business

PhD in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

Job description

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to perform advanced transmission studies and support client decision‑making with high‑quality technical and economic analysis. You will work on projects across North America, collaborating with utilities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs.

The role emphasizes life‑cycle cost analysis, risk assessment, and strong communication skills in a fast‑paced environment at multiple California locations, including Brea and Walnut Creek.