Transmission Planning Consultant

Overview

At 1898 & Co. we shape 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. We are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant who is passionate about grid reliability, renewable integration, and the technical challenges shaping our energy future.

• Perform a broad range of studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short‑circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and congestion management scenarios.
• Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
• Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry‑standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Adapt and apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
• Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
• Develop technical assumptions for life‑cycle cost analysis including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
• Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
• Perform detailed financial analysis using various analytical software tools.
• Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions to support transmission planning engagements.
• Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related ABET‑accredited program or equivalent degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience.
• PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience.
• Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
• Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and regional requirements; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or 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.
• Knowledge of numerous power regions such as 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.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to train and lead a team of consultants and analysts.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
• Ability to travel and willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs change.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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