1898 & Co. · 2 weeks ago
Transmission Planning Project Manager - 1898 & Co. (DAL/AUS/HOU)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exp1898 & Co. is helping shape the future of transmission systems across North America. They are seeking a Transmission Planning Project Manager who will oversee all phases of transmission planning projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships while driving the energy transition forward.
AnalyticsAsset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsulting
Responsibilities
Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement
Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers
Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities
Set critical project objectives with clients and lead contract development and negotiations
Manage the full lifecycle of transmission planning projects including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication
Lead risk assessment processes and procedures using industry best practices
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams of engineers and analysts
Communicate project status, risks, and costs to stakeholders and executive leadership
Train and mentor junior staff on both technical and project management aspects of transmission planning
Champion internal initiatives that promote team growth and technical excellence
Serve as a go-to technical expert in transmission system planning and evaluation
Perform and lead advanced transmission planning studies, including steady-state, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, and production costing
Apply and interpret regulatory standards (NERC, FERC, and regional policies) to ensure compliant and forward-thinking planning
Utilize tools like PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, ETAP, and Promod to perform complex power system modeling and analysis
Resolve technical challenges related to transmission planning and present clear, actionable solutions to project stakeholders
Qualification
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
A 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 regarding 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
Work with existing and new clients to identify new projects, articulate our ability to perform those projects to the clients, and translate that into the sale of consulting services
Communicate with various business contacts to understand their needs and translate them into a scope of work that meets their desired outcomes
Perform under pressure and tight deadlines and be effective in on-site work environments
Manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met
Focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs while also being able to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes
Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market require 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 be able to deal effectively with various industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
An advanced degree, such as an MBA, Master's in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or PhD
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Company
1898 & Co.
1898 & Co. provides asset management, business strategy, and financial analysis services.
201-500 employees
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