Burns & McDonnell
Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co. (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co. (Multiple Locations)
Primary Location: Newton, MASchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 15 % of the TimeDescriptionThe Transmission Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. This role will contribute to the execution of technical studies and work with project managers to perform the technical execution for projects.Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios.Evaluates regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.Independently executes transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.Analyzes life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.Assists project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships.Support business lines as required by clients.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.Minimum of 3 years of related experience. Master’s degree in Engineering or Business may be substituted for 1 year of experience. PhD in Engineering may be substituted for 2 years 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.Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and oral communications skills.Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market require changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
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Primary Location: Newton, MASchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 15 % of the TimeDescriptionThe Transmission Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. This role will contribute to the execution of technical studies and work with project managers to perform the technical execution for projects.Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios.Evaluates regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.Independently executes transmission system planning studies using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.Analyzes life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.Assists project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships.Support business lines as required by clients.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.Minimum of 3 years of related experience. Master’s degree in Engineering or Business may be substituted for 1 year of experience. PhD in Engineering may be substituted for 2 years 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.Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and oral communications skills.Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market require changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
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