Transmission Planning Project Manager: Lead Grid Modernization

1898 & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. is seeking a Transmission Planning Project Manager to oversee all phases of planning projects, from development to execution, with emphasis on client relationships and team leadership.

The role involves coordinating engineers and analysts, setting scope and budgets, and delivering high-quality results for North American utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The position requires a strong mix of technical expertise in power systems and leadership, with experience using industry tools and applying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of related professional experience in transmission planning or power systems.
• Strong project management techniques and procedures.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of transmission planning projects from business development through execution.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, scope, budgets, and schedules; maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and promote technical excellence within the team.
• Lead technical studies including steady-state, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, and production costing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Analytical

Power systems knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

ETAP

Promod

Job description

1898 & Co. is seeking a Transmission Planning Project Manager to oversee all phases of planning projects, from development to execution, with emphasis on client relationships and team leadership.

The role involves coordinating engineers and analysts, setting scope and budgets, and delivering high-quality results for North American utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The position requires a strong mix of technical expertise in power systems and leadership, with experience using industry tools and applying