Senior Transmission Planning Lead – Drive Grid Innovation

1898 & Co.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance

Job summary

1898 & Co. in the United States seeks a Transmission Planning Project Manager to lead complex power system studies and client engagements across North America.

You will manage full project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams using industry tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, and PowerWorld.

This role offers a strong growth path within Burns & McDonnell's broader transmission practice and an ESOP-enabled, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience leading consulting engagements in power systems.
• Strong client communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, and PowerWorld.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of transmission planning projects.
• Lead risk assessment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers and analysts.
• Develop proposals, scopes, budgets, and client contracts.
• Mentor junior staff and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of related professional experience

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

ETAP

Promod

EMTP/ATP

Job description

1898 & Co. in the United States seeks a Transmission Planning Project Manager to lead complex power system studies and client engagements across North America.

You will manage full project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams using industry tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, and PowerWorld.

This role offers a strong growth path within Burns & McDonnell's broader transmission practice and an ESOP-enabled, performance-driven environment.