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Burns & McDonnell · 5 hours ago

Project Manager-1898 Distribution Planning

Newton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $350K/yr

5+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell's 1898 & Co. helps shape the future of electric distribution systems across North America. They are seeking a Project Manager focused on Distribution Planning to lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring successful outcomes aligned with client goals.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and strengthen client relationships through project delivery, strategic engagement, and consistent communication

Identify and pursue new opportunities for distribution planning, grid modernization, and DER integration consulting services

Lead proposal development, including project scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling to meet client requirements

Collaborate with business line leads and proposal teams to develop winning strategies for new opportunities

Represent 1898 & Co. in client meetings, conferences, and industry forums to expand the firm’s visibility and thought leadership in distribution planning

Manage the full lifecycle of distribution planning projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communications

Lead multidisciplinary teams to perform load flow, reliability, system impact, and hosting capacity studies for electric distribution systems

Oversee evaluations of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS) to ensure client needs are met

Guide the analysis of non-wires alternatives and distributed energy resource impacts, integrating technical and economic considerations into decision-making

Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards, technical rigor, and client expectations

Oversee QA/QC reviews, documentation, and reporting to ensure consistency across deliverables

Coordinate with internal departments and project managers to manage staffing, workload distribution, and project resources

Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, issues, and schedule changes to maintain successful outcomes

Ensure adherence to company safety policies, quality standards, and project management best practices

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project engineers, consultants, and analysts working on distribution planning studies

Foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, innovation, and professional development

Train and develop team members in distribution planning tools, modeling techniques, and client engagement best practices

Promote company culture and values while supporting diversity, inclusion, and team collaboration initiatives

Lead the execution of technical distribution planning studies such as load flow, reliability, DER hosting capacity, and system impact analyses

Supervise development of models within software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, or equivalent

Oversee evaluations of system performance, simulations, and recommended facility upgrades or reconfiguration solutions

Provide technical oversight on assessments of non-wires alternatives and distributed energy integration strategies

Conduct or review data analysis, risk assessments, and financial evaluations supporting project decisions

Ensure the technical accuracy of deliverables, reports, and client presentations summarizing results and recommendations

Support cross-functional collaboration with adjacent business lines such as Transmission Planning, Power Delivery, and Grid Modernization

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Distribution planningPower systemsProject managementGrid modernizationAnalytical skillsClient engagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor Degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program and 5 years of related professional experience

Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in regards to power systems, distribution planning, and grid modernization

Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry

Understanding of general business and financial principles

Experience with communicating across business segments to understand project objectives

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off

Wellness programs

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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