Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co.

1898 & Co.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. in Atlanta is seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration. You will perform advanced transmission studies and provide high‑quality technical and economic analysis for diverse clients.

You will use industry tools like PSS/E, PSLF, EMT P/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP and Promod; evaluate regulatory requirements; develop life‑cycle cost assumptions; and prepare technical reports and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelors from ABET-accredited program with 3+ years of experience, or higher degrees with proportionate experience.
• Experience with electric utility operations, planning or consulting.
• Knowledge of NERC, FERC and regional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks per NERC, FERC and regional requirements.
• Independently execute transmission planning studies using industry software.
• Analyze engineering and economic data to inform client decisions.
• Develop life-cycle cost assumptions including O&M and capital costs.
• Prepare technical reports and client-ready presentations.
• Support project managers with deliverables and business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory awareness

Analytical reasoning

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in engineering

Master’s in engineering or business (optional)

PE license preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

Job description

At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of transmission systems across North America. Our Transmission Planning and Power Systems Analysis team works with a diverse mix of clients—investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs to deliver smart, resilient and future‑ready electric grid solutions. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we bring together decades of experience, a deep bench of technical talent and a spirit of innovation to solve some of the most critical infrastructure challenges of our time. We are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant who is passionate about electric grid reliability renewable integration and the technical challenges shaping our energy future. This role will contribute directly to project execution by performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision‑making with high‑quality technical and economic analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance and generator interconnection principles.
• Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry‑standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP and Promod.
• Adapt and apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
• Analyze engineering, financial and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
• Develop technical assumptions for life‑cycle cost analysis including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates and economic forecasts.
• Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
• Perform detailed financial analysis using various analytical software tools.
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development and business development efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews and planning sessions to support transmission planning engagements.
• Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required.
• Or master's degree in engineering or business and 2 years of experience required.
• Or PhD in engineering and 1 year of experience required.
• Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning or consulting.
• Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection or harmonics analysis.
• Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
• Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP and Promod.
• Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
• Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
• Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
• Knowledge in standard engineering, construction and operation techniques, principles and procedures associated with power transmission facilities.
• Strong attention to detail facilitation team building collaboration organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead educate and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to transmission planning studies.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques procedures and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on‑site work environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
• Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
• Ability to travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US‑GA‑Atlanta

Other Locations US‑NC‑Charlotte, US‑TN‑Nashville

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

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