Transmission Planning Consultant: Grid Reliability & Renewables

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration. You will perform extensive transmission studies, assess regulatory requirements, and deliver high‑quality analytical insights for client projects.

The role involves using industry tools (PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod) to support planning decisions, life‑cycle cost analysis, and client deliverables. On-site responsibilities span multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from ABET‑accredited program, or 3 years related experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business, and 2 years experience.
• PhD in engineering and 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system studies (power flow, transient stability, voltage, short-circuit, etc.).
• Evaluate regulatory conditions (NERC, FERC, regional) and risk.
• Independently execute planning studies with software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod.
• Develop life‑cycle cost analyses including CAPEX and O&M.

Skills

Power systems analysis

PSS/E

PSLF

Promod

NERC/FERC compliance

Transmission planning

Data analysis

Report writing

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree in engineering or business

PhD in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration. You will perform extensive transmission studies, assess regulatory requirements, and deliver high‑quality analytical insights for client projects.

The role involves using industry tools (PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod) to support planning decisions, life‑cycle cost analysis, and client deliverables. On-site responsibilities span multiple U.S.