Senior Transmission Planning Project Lead

Burns & McDonnell; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. is looking for a Transmission Planning Project Manager to oversee all phases from business development through execution, leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and analysts.

You will manage scope, budget, quality, and client communications while mentoring junior staff. The role requires delivering advanced power system studies and coordinating with clients and leadership across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program and 5 years of related professional experience.
• Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in regards to power systems, distribution planning, and grid modernization.
• Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of general business and financial principles.
• Experience with communicating across business segments to understand project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers.
• Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
• Set critical project objectives with clients and lead contract development and negotiations.
• Project Execution: Manage the full lifecycle of transmission planning projects including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead risk assessment processes and procedures using industry best practices.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams of engineers and analysts.
• Communicate project status, risks, and costs to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Train and mentor junior staff on both technical and project management aspects of transmission planning.
• Champion internal initiatives that promote team growth and technical excellence.
• Serve as a go-to technical expert in transmission system planning and evaluation.
• Technical Responsibilities: Perform and lead advanced transmission planning studies, including steady-state, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, and production costing.
• Apply and interpret regulatory standards (NERC, FERC, and regional policies) to ensure compliant and forward-thinking planning.
• Utilize tools to perform complex power system modeling and analysis.
• Resolve technical challenges related to transmission planning and present clear, actionable solutions to project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field

Tools

PSS®E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

EMTP/ATP

ETAP

Promod

Job description

1898 & Co. is looking for a Transmission Planning Project Manager to oversee all phases from business development through execution, leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and analysts.

You will manage scope, budget, quality, and client communications while mentoring junior staff. The role requires delivering advanced power system studies and coordinating with clients and leadership across North America.