Transmission Planning Consultant

At 1898 & Co., we are shaping 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 the most critical infrastructure challenges of our time.

We are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant who is passionate about electric grid reliability, renewable integration, and the technical challenges shaping our energy future. This role will contribute directly to project execution by performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision‑making with high‑quality technical and economic analysis.

• 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 three years of related experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business with two years of experience; or PhD in Engineering with one 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, and regional requirements; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis.
• Experience with electric transmission systems and planning processes.
• Proficient in industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
• Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
• Knowledge of regional power markets and independent system operators (e.g., PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO).
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to train and mentor junior consultants.
• Excellent written and oral communication, critical‑thinking, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs evolve.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to travel and a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

$–$ annually. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, visit our Benefits & Wellness page.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Title:

Transmission Planning Consultant
Primary

Location:

US‑WA‑Vancouver

Schedule:

Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, 15% of the time