Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Transmission Planning Consultant to enhance electric grid reliability and renewable integration. This exciting role involves conducting advanced transmission system studies and providing high-quality technical and economic analyses to support client decision-making. Join a forward-thinking team that combines decades of experience and technical expertise to tackle critical infrastructure challenges. If you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to the future of energy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Wellness Programs

Insurance

Disability

Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience with electric utility operations and planning.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards and regulations.
• Ability to perform various transmission planning studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced transmission system studies and analyses.
• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks for client projects.
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings.

Skills

Power System Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

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

Microsoft Office Suite

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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.

We are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant passionate about electric grid reliability, renewable integration, and technical challenges shaping our energy future. This role involves performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision-making with high-quality technical and economic analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Perform studies 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 applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
• Execute transmission system planning studies using industry-standard software like PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Apply standard engineering techniques for transmission planning procedures and criteria.
• Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop insights for client projects.
• Develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analysis including costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
• Conduct risk assessments related to regulatory policies and technical constraints.
• Perform detailed financial analysis using various software tools.
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposals, and business development.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions.
• Comply with company policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, or related degree with 3 years of experience.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business with 2 years of experience.
• PhD in Engineering with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
• Knowledge of power system planning, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, NERC, FERC, regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, generator interconnection, and harmonics analysis.
• Experience with electric transmission systems and planning processes.
• Proficiency with industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Ability to perform various transmission planning studies.
• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs like PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
• Understanding of NERC and FERC standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$113,000.00-200,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Extensive benefits including insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and 401(k).

Additional Details

Location options include Brea, CA, Wallingford, CT, San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA. Full-time position with 15% travel required. The posting remains open until filled.