Transmission Planning Consultant

Overview

Transmission Planning Consultant at 1898 & Co. helps shape the future of transmission systems across North America. The team works with investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs to deliver smart, resilient, and future-ready electric grid solutions. This role contributes 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 degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent with 3 years of related experience, or
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business with 2 years of experience, or
• PhD in Engineering with 1 year of experience.
• Prior experience 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; 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 and ISOs such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
• Ability to adapt standard engineering techniques for transmission planning procedures and criteria.
• Knowledge of standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques for transmission facilities.
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in transmission planning studies.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems requiring adaptation of standard techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong critical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and operate in on-site environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and identify critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs evolve.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.

$ - $ Yearly

The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and is based on factors including education, experience, and location. The total compensation includes base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package covers insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and ESOP participation in addition to the 401(k) plan. For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-CA-Brea

Other Locations US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Los Angeles

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 15% of the Time

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