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Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co. (DAL/HOU/AUS)
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1898 & Co. Description The Transmission Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and prepare the grid for future challenges, including plant retirements and renewable integration. The role involves performing a broad range of transmission and operational studies, providing consulting services, and supporting decision-making through business and engineering analysis. The consultant will contribute to technical studies and work with project managers on project execution. Perform transmission planning and operational studies such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch related to congestion management scenarios. Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies, procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles. Execute transmission system planning studies independently using industry software like PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod. Evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard engineering techniques for transmission planning procedures and criteria. Analyze data and interpret engineering, financial, and economic conditions to assess technical and business implications for clients. Develop and incorporate technical assumptions regarding costs, performance, and economic forecasts to analyze life-cycle costs. Conduct technical and business risk assessments considering regulatory impacts. Perform detailed financial analyses using various software tools. Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing analysis results. Create client presentations, reviews, financial analyses, and assist in contract administration for utility system planning. Support business development activities, including proposals and client relationships. Support other business lines as required and perform additional duties as assigned. Ensure compliance with all policies and standards.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent experience), with a preference for candidates with a Master's or PhD. Experience with electric utility operations, transmission planning, and familiarity with industry software and standards (NERC, FERC) are required. Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential. Willingness to travel is also necessary. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. This position is based in Dallas, TX, with locations in Austin and Houston, TX, and involves full-time employment with some travel requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co. (DAL/HOU/AUS)
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1898 & Co. Description The Transmission Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and prepare the grid for future challenges, including plant retirements and renewable integration. The role involves performing a broad range of transmission and operational studies, providing consulting services, and supporting decision-making through business and engineering analysis. The consultant will contribute to technical studies and work with project managers on project execution. Perform transmission planning and operational studies such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics, electromagnetic, reliability, and economic dispatch related to congestion management scenarios. Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies, procedures, production costing, risk assessment techniques, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles. Execute transmission system planning studies independently using industry software like PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod. Evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard engineering techniques for transmission planning procedures and criteria. Analyze data and interpret engineering, financial, and economic conditions to assess technical and business implications for clients. Develop and incorporate technical assumptions regarding costs, performance, and economic forecasts to analyze life-cycle costs. Conduct technical and business risk assessments considering regulatory impacts. Perform detailed financial analyses using various software tools. Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing analysis results. Create client presentations, reviews, financial analyses, and assist in contract administration for utility system planning. Support business development activities, including proposals and client relationships. Support other business lines as required and perform additional duties as assigned. Ensure compliance with all policies and standards.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent experience), with a preference for candidates with a Master's or PhD. Experience with electric utility operations, transmission planning, and familiarity with industry software and standards (NERC, FERC) are required. Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential. Willingness to travel is also necessary. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. This position is based in Dallas, TX, with locations in Austin and Houston, TX, and involves full-time employment with some travel requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr