Senior Transmission Planning Project Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, seeks a Transmission Planning Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams on critical planning studies and systems improvements. You will drive business development, set project scopes, and mentor engineers and analysts to deliver high-impact grid solutions.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of transmission planning, regulatory standards, and industry tools, with a focus on client delivery and leadership across US regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience with transmission system studies.
• Experience managing engineering projects and leading teams.
• Knowledge of NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of transmission planning projects from business development to execution.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Develop scope, fee structures, and manage contracts and client relationships.
• Communicate project status, risks, and costs to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Transmission planning

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentorship

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA or advanced engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

ETAP

Promod

Job description

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, seeks a Transmission Planning Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams on critical planning studies and systems improvements. You will drive business development, set project scopes, and mentor engineers and analysts to deliver high-impact grid solutions.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of transmission planning, regulatory standards, and industry tools, with a focus on client delivery and leadership across US regions.