Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co.

1898 & Co.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a passionate Transmission Planning Consultant to shape the future of electric grid solutions across North America. This role involves conducting advanced transmission system studies and providing high-quality technical and economic analysis to support client decision-making. Join a team that values technical talent and innovation, where you will tackle critical infrastructure challenges and contribute to the reliability and integration of renewable energy. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse mix of clients and make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Retirement Program

Comprehensive Insurance

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility operations and consulting.
• Strong computer skills using industry-standard software.
• Ability to conduct detailed financial and technical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system studies and support client decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze regulatory conditions.
• Develop technical reports and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Power System Planning

Transmission System Studies

Regulatory Compliance (NERC, FERC)

Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or Business

PhD in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

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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.

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 Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience or
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience or
• PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience.
• 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 regard 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 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

$113,000.00-200,000.00 Annually

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

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Job Engineering

Primary Location US-CA-Brea

Other Locations US-CT-Wallingford, US-CA-San Diego, US-CO-Denver, US-IL-Chicago, 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: 250974

Job Hire Type Experienced #E98 N/A

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