Transmission Planning Specialist: Grid Reliability & Growth

1898 & Co.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Insurance and disability

Job summary

1898 & Co. is seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration across North America.

You will perform comprehensive transmission studies using industry-standard tools and support regulatory and economic analyses for diverse clients, including utilities and ISOs/RTOs. You will lead technical engagements, develop life-cycle cost assumptions, and present findings to clients while contributing to business development efforts and proposal

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or related degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in engineering or business and 2 years of experience.
• PhD in engineering with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with electric utility operations, planning or consulting.
• Experience with power system planning and operations; NERC/FERC/regional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission studies including power flow, transient stability, and voltage analysis.
• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks per NERC/FERC and regional requirements.
• Independently execute planning studies using industry software (PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod).
• Develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analyses and economic forecasts.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations; support business development.

Skills

Power systems analysis

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

Regulatory knowledge

NERC/FERC standards

Transmission planning

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master's degree in engineering or business

PhD in engineering (optional)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP/ATP

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

Promod

Job description

1898 & Co. is seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant to advance electric grid reliability and renewable integration across North America.

You will perform comprehensive transmission studies using industry-standard tools and support regulatory and economic analyses for diverse clients, including utilities and ISOs/RTOs. You will lead technical engagements, develop life-cycle cost assumptions, and present findings to clients while contributing to business development efforts and proposal