Transmission Planning Project Manager - 1898 & Co. (DAL​/AUS​/HOU

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Full-time

Austin

Negotiable

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

• At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of transmission systems across North America. Our Transmission Planning and Power Systems Analysis team works with a diverse mix of clients—investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs—to deliver smart, resilient, and future‑ready electric grid solutions. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we bring together decades of experience, a deep bench of technical talent, and a spirit of innovation to solve some of our time's most critical infrastructure challenges.
  
  We're looking for a Transmission Planning Project Manager who brings a strong mix of technical knowledge and leadership capability. This is a high‑impact role for someone passionate about solving complex power system problems, developing teams, and working directly with clients on critical planning studies and system improvements. Are you ready to help drive the energy transition forward? What You’ll DoAs a Transmission Planning Project Manager, you will oversee all phases of transmission planning projects, from business development to execution.
  
  You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop scope and fee structures, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships. You’ll also be a mentor and resource for growing talent within our team.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
  
  Business Development
• Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers.
• Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
• Set critical project objectives with clients and lead contract development and negotiations. Project Execution
• Manage the full lifecycle of transmission planning projects including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead risk assessment processes and procedures using industry best practices.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams of engineers and analysts.
• Communicate project status, risks, and costs to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Train and mentor junior staff on both technical and project management aspects of transmission planning.
• Champion internal initiatives that promote team growth and technical excellence.
• Serve as a go‑to technical expert in transmission system planning and evaluation.
• Perform and lead advanced transmission planning studies, including steady‑state, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, and production costing.
• Apply and interpret regulatory standards (NERC, FERC, and regional policies) to ensure compliant and forward‑thinking planning.
• Utilize tools like PSS®E, PSLF, Power World, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, ETAP, and Promod to perform complex power system modeling and analysis.
• Resolve technical challenges related to transmission planning and present clear, actionable solutions to project stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical engineering preferred, or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• An advanced degree, such as an MBA, Master's in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or PhD, is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years related experience with a broad range of transmission system studies, including 3 or more years managing engineering projects.
• A deep and broad base of knowledge regarding electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
• Extensive experience with planning, studies, and operations such as transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, policies, and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; and harmonics analysis.
• Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a transmission system planning study with execution support from other staff.
• Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC,…