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

Transmission Planning Consultant – 1898 & Co. (DAL/HOU/AUS)

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• Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies, including power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short‑circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios.
• Evaluates regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, policies and procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
• Independently executes transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Performs independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
• Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.
• Analyzes life‑cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
• Conducts technical and business‑related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
• Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer‑based software.
• Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
• Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
• Assists project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships.
• Supports business lines as required by clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related ABET accredited program, or equivalent, with 3 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business with 2 years of experience.
• PhD in Engineering with 1 year of experience.
• Prior experience in electric utility operations, planning or consulting.
• Experience with power system planning and operations: transient stability, short‑circuit, voltage analysis, NERC, FERC, regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, generator interconnection, harmonics analysis.
• Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
• Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
• Knowledge of multiple power regions and independence system operators: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
• Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
• Knowledge of standard engineering, construction and operation techniques, principles and procedures associated with power transmission facilities.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem‑solving environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead, educate and train a team of consultants and analysts in transmission planning studies.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems requiring adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on‑site work environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including…