Burns & McDonnell

Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell • $88K — $105K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 3 years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 2 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
  • Prior experience in electric utility operations or consulting required.
  • Experience in power system planning and operations, including transient stability and voltage analysis.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard software such as PSS/E and PSLF.
  • Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards and regional requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of technical studies including power flow and transient stability analyses.
  • Evaluate compliance with regulatory standards like NERC and FERC.
  • Execute transmission system planning studies independently.
  • Analyze economic data to support project decision-making.
  • Develop technical reports and deliver client presentations.
  • Assist project managers in proposal and business development efforts.
  • Participate in client meetings and technical planning sessions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continued education.
  • Collaborative work environment with strong team support.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects in the energy sector.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant who is passionate about electric grid reliability, renewable integration, and the technical challenges shaping our energy future. This role will contribute directly to project execution by performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision-making with high-quality technical and economic analysis.

What You'll Do
  • Perform a broad range of studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and congestion management scenarios.
  • Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
  • Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
  • Adapt and apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
  • Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
  • Develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analysis including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
  • Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
  • Perform detailed financial analysis using various analytical software tools.
  • Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
  • Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts.
  • Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions to support transmission planning engagements.
  • Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience or
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or Business, and 2 years of experience or
  • PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience
  • Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
  • 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; or harmonics analysis.
  • Experience with 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 execute various transmission system planning studies.
  • 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
  • Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
  • 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 consultants and analysts in regards 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 the 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 require changes to the service offerings provided by our group
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
  • Ability to travel
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 253955

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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