Transmission Planning Consultant

2 weeks ago

Meriden, Connecticut, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Job Description

As a Transmission Planning Consultant at Burns & McDonnell, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the electric grid. Our team is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our ranks and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address the challenges of renewable integration and grid resilience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a broad range of transmission 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.
  • Evaluate 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 execute transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
  • Conduct data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.
  • Analyze life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
  • Conduct technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
  • Develop and conduct detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.
  • Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
  • Develop client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
  • Assist project managers in business development activities, including proposal development and client relationships.
  • Support business lines as required by clients.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Business may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
  • PhD in Engineering may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
  • Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
  • Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies, and procedures; 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.
  • Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
  • Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators 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.
  • Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power transmission facilities.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
  • 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 regards to transmission planning studies.
  • Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Excellent written and oral communications 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 identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
  • Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
  • Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
  • Ability to travel.
Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $127,000.00 annually. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15% of the Time

About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology, and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients' future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance, and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

Req ID: 241862

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-VR #E98 N/A

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