Transmission Planning Specialist — Grid Reliability & Analytics

1898 & Co.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. in California seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration. You will perform advanced transmission system studies and provide decision-support through technical and economic analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership, client collaboration, and independent study execution using industry-standard tools, with opportunities to contribute to bid/proposal development.

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 experience.
• PhD in engineering with 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of transmission studies and consulting services including power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage and harmonics analysis.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements (NERC, FERC) and regional requirements; production costing and risk assessment.
• Independently execute transmission system planning studies using PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP and Promod.
• Develop life-cycle cost analyses including CAPEX, O&M costs and economic forecasts.
• Develop technical reports and client presentations; support project managers and business development.

Job description

1898 & Co. in California seeks a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration. You will perform advanced transmission system studies and provide decision-support through technical and economic analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership, client collaboration, and independent study execution using industry-standard tools, with opportunities to contribute to bid/proposal development.