Transmission Planning Consultant (Orlando)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 30 days/year

Domestic travel up to 15%

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando is seeking an experienced transmission planning engineer to perform advanced power system studies on the BES network, including power flow, contingency analysis, and stability assessments. You will use PSSE, PSCAD, and ASPEN to evaluate system performance and reliability while ensuring compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional standards.

The role requires ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 3+ years of utility planning experience;

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree with relevant experience required.
• Alternative: Master’s degree with relevant experience acceptable.
• Three (or two) years in electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced power system studies on the BES transmission network (e.g., power flow, contingency, stability, short-circuit, reactive capability).
• Evaluate regulatory conditions under NERC, FERC, IEEE and regional requirements.
• Independently execute transmission planning studies using PSSE, PSCAD, and ASPEN.
• Utilize Python and Power Query for data analysis, automation, and results evaluation.
• Travel domestically up to 15% and telecommute up to 30 days per year.

Skills

Power system analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (ABET)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

ASPEN

Python

Power Query

Job description

Description

Perform advanced power system studies on the Bulk Electric System (BES) transmission network, including power flow, contingency analysis, transient stability, short-circuit, and reactive capability analysis. Evaluate regulatory conditions and system risks in accordance with NERC, FERC, IEEE, and applicable Regional reliability requirements. Independently execute transmission planning studies using industry-standard software tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, and ASPEN. Conduct EMT-based inverter-based resource (IBR) model validation for generator interconnection projects. Utilize data analysis tools, including Python and Power Query, to support study development, automation, and results evaluation. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily Domestic travel up to 15% is required based on project needs. Multiple Positions Available.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus three (3) years of electric utility operations, planning, or consulting experience.

Must have three (3) years of experience in the following:

• Experience with at least one of the below:

• Transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis;

• NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures;

• TPL compliance; generator interconnection; EMT IBR model validation; or

• Reactive powerflow analysis study.

• Electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.

• Powerflow simulation software: PSS/E, PSCAD, and ASPEN.

• Performing EMT IBR model validation.

Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master’s degree, in Engineering, Computer and Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an ABET accredited program plus two (2) years of electric utility operations, planning, or consulting experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of described experience.

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

• Experience with at least one of the below:

• Transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis;

• NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures;

• TPL compliance; generator interconnection; EMT IBR model validation; or

• Reactive powerflow analysis study.

• Electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.

• Powerflow simulation software: PSS/E, PSCAD, and ASPEN.

• Performing EMT IBR model validation.

Primarily Domestic travel up to 15% is required based on project needs. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year.

Requisition ID [263920]. Employees may also refer a candidate to apply and be eligible for an award through Burns & McDonnell’s Employee Referral Program described in the company’s Policy Manual. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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-FL-Orlando

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: 263920

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #E98 *IND-DNP*