Transmission Planning Consultant (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a power systems planning engineer in Houston, TX. You will perform transmission system planning studies, assess regulatory conditions, and develop technical and financial analyses for utility projects.

The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3+ years of experience, proficiency with industry software, and the ability to travel up to 15% of the time. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year.

Qualifications

• ABET-credited engineering degree plus 3 years in power system planning and operations.
• Master’s degree in engineering plus 2 years in power system planning and operations in lieu of bachelor's degree and 3 years experience.
• Two years of experience in power system analysis, protection and control, electrical design, or system planning processes.
• Experience in consulting or electric utilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Develop and conduct detailed financial analysis and technical reports for client projects.
• Support business development activities including proposals and client relationships.

Skills

Power system analysis

Protection & control

Electrical design

System planning processes

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

Job description

Description

• Perform a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios.

• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.

• Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.

• Perform independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.

• Conduct data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.

• Analyze life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.

• Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.

• Develop and conduct detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.

• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.

• Develop client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.

• Assist project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships.

• Support business lines as required by clients.

• Up to 15% domestic travel is required to client locations for meetings and presentations.

• Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year.

• Multiple positions available.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus three (3) years of experience in power system planning and operations. Alternatively, the employer will also accept a master's degree in engineering, or a directly related field plus two (2) years of experience in power system planning and operations in lieu of bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of described experience.

Must have two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Power system analysis, protection and control, electrical design, or system planning processes.

• Evaluating system performance, developing solutions, or upgrading electrical facilities.

• Standard engineering, construction, operation techniques, principles, or procedures associated with electrical facilities.

• Either consulting or electric utilities experience.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Up to 15% domestic travel is required to client locations for meetings and presentations. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year.

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-TX-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin, US-TX-Dallas

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.