1898 & Co. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Consultant Transmission Planning - E98 (PHX)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exp1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy that aims to unlock lasting advancements. The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will lead a variety of transmission and operational studies to help clients make informed decisions regarding grid performance and integration of renewable energy.
AnalyticsAsset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
Leads the execution of a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios
Oversees evaluations by ensuring NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection are applied
Ensures utility industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod is utilized accurately to ensure client deliverables are met
Leads a team of engineers to independently execute transmission system planning studies
Oversees the evaluation process for selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria
Reviews and approves data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent business implications to client projects
Ensures the analysis of life-cycle costs is completed accurately by reviewing the technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts conducted by consultants and analysts
Reviews technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies
Reviews financial analysis completed by consultants and analysts using a variety of computer-based software
Reviews technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis before providing final version to clients
Oversees execution of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems
Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates—report project performance
Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines
Support business lines as required by clients
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 7 years of experience within related industry, specifically with several years of experience within power delivery planning
Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 6 years of experience
PhD in Engineering or Business and 5 years of experience
Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting
Extensive 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; and harmonics analysis
Extensive experience 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 independently execute various transmission system planning studies
Extensive knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO
Extensive knowledge of NERC and FERC standards
Ability to provide independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria
Extensive knowledge in 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 engineers and analysts in regard 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 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 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
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Company
1898 & Co.
1898 & Co. provides asset management, business strategy, and financial analysis services.
201-500 employees
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