Transmission Planning Project Manager - 1898 & Co.

About the role

At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of transmission systems across North America. Our Transmission Planning and Power Systems Analysis team works with a diverse mix of clients—investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs—to deliver smart, resilient, and future-ready electric grid solutions. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we bring together decades of experience, a deep bench of technical talent, and a spirit of innovation to solve some of the most critical infrastructure challenges of our time. We're looking for a Transmission Planning Project Manager who brings a strong mix of technical knowledge and leadership capability. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about solving complex power system problems, developing teams, and working directly with clients on critical planning studies and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Train and mentor junior staff on both technical and project management aspects of transmission planning.
• Serve as a go-to technical expert in transmission system planning and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.