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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Transmission Planning Project Manager - 1898 & Co. (Denver)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$167K/yr - $216K/yr

5+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a leading engineering firm that provides a range of consulting services. They are seeking a Transmission Planning Project Manager to oversee transmission planning studies and manage project execution, ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop new, and manage existing, client relationships through client marketing and project interactions; identify new sales opportunities with clients; lead all aspects of proposal development and submission including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; establish critical project objectives and performances with client; lead contract preparation and negotiations

Lead all aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, and budget; ensure quality control of deliverables; analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts; plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management

Mentor and train less experienced staff on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry; serve as a recognized industry-leader in power generation planning and evaluation; support company initiatives

Develop and evaluate future transmission planning plans for major electrical projects

Interpret and apply necessary NERC, FERC and regional assessments, following established requirements and standards

Lead risk assessment processes and procedures utilizing standard techniques

Lead transmission planning assignments utilizing power system analysis software

Resolve transmission planning technical issues encountered during projects and present solutions to other project team members

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Transmission system planningPower system analysis softwareNERCFERC standardsProject managementElectrical engineeringRisk assessment techniquesClient relationship managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical engineering preferred, or related field from an accredited curriculum

Minimum 5 years related experience with a broad range of transmission system studies, including 3 or more years managing engineering projects

Deep and broad base of knowledge regarding electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes

Extensive experience with planning, studies, and operations such as 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

Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a transmission system planning study with execution support from other staff

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

Demonstrated ability to provide independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria

Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of engineers and analysts in regards to transmission system planning studies

Proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts

General business and financial calculation knowledge

Effective Project Management skills

Ability to work with existing and new clients to identify new projects, articulate to the clients our ability to perform those projects, and translate that into the sale of consulting services

Ability to communicate with various business contacts to understand their needs and translate them into a scope of work that meets their desired outcomes

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

Willingness and ability to develop a broad set of service offering types to allow for flexibility to go where the work is

Willingness to cross sell other services offered by Burns & McDonnell outside the project manager's core set of services

Willingness to negotiate with clients for new service agreements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)

Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Advanced degree is a plus such as an MBA, Masters in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or PhD

Professional Registration preferred

Benefits

Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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