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As a Transmission Planning Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all phases of transmission planning projects, from business development through execution. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop scope and fee structures, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships. You'll also be a mentor and resource for growing talent within our team. Key responsibilities include:
Business Development
- 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.
- Represent 1898 & Co. in client meetings, conferences, and industry forums to expand the firm's visibility and thought leadership in distribution planning.
Project Execution
- 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.
- 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.
Leadership & Mentorship
- 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 transmission planning tools, modeling techniques, and client engagement best practices.
- Promote company culture and values while supporting diversity, inclusion, and team collaboration initiatives.
Technical Responsibilities
- 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 PSS4E, 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.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with adjacent business lines such as Distribution Planning, Power Delivery, and Grid Modernization.
Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field and 5 years of relevant experience required.
- 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 regarding power systems, transmission planning, and grid modernization.
- Experience in 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.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-ID-Boise
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261688
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
