Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. in the US-CA-Brea area is seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant to perform advanced transmission studies and support client decisions with technical and economic analysis.

The role requires strong project leadership, knowledge of NERC/FERC standards, and experience with PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod. Willingness to travel and collaborate across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent with 3 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in engineering or business with 2 years of related experience.
• PhD in engineering with 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of transmission studies including power flow, stability, and voltage analysis.
• Evaluate NERC/FERC and regional requirements and perform risk assessments.
• Independently run planning studies with industry software (PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD).
• Develop life-cycle cost analyses including CAPEX and O&M estimates.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations; support business development.
• Lead and educate a team of consultants and analysts on transmission planning.

Skills

Power systems

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's in engineering or business

PhD in engineering

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

• Perform a broad range of studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and congestion management scenarios.
• 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 degreein 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 communication 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 the 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 require 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.

Compensation

$125,000.00-350,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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-CA-Brea

Other Locations

US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Los Angeles

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.

Req ID:

263844

Job Hire Type

Experienced #E98 N/A