Strategic Transmission Planning Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Employee-owned

Job summary

1898 & Co. in Chicago seeks a Transmission Planning Project Manager to lead critical planning studies and client engagements, directing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

You will drive project scope, budgets, and schedules, applying standards like NERC/FERC and coordinating with stakeholders. Proficiency with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, ETAP, and Promod is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in power systems.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement.
• Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Power systems

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

EMTP/ATP

ETAP

Promod

Job description

1898 & Co. in Chicago seeks a Transmission Planning Project Manager to lead critical planning studies and client engagements, directing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

You will drive project scope, budgets, and schedules, applying standards like NERC/FERC and coordinating with stakeholders. Proficiency with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, ETAP, and Promod is essential.