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Transmission Planning Project Manager - 1898 & Co.

Morristown, NJ, USFull-time$140k–$250k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-09

Core

Overseeing all phases of transmission planning projects from business development through execution, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering smart, resilient electric grid solutions for utilities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs.

Role type

Senior IC transmission planning project manager

Builds

Transmission planning studies, project scopes, budgets, and schedules for investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs

Domain

Energy infrastructure + power systems analysis

Required skills

Transmission planning studies (steady-state, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, production costing), Project lifecycle management, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Regulatory compliance (NERC, FERC), Power system modeling tools, Business development and proposal development, Risk assessment, Client relationship management, Technical mentorship

Preferred skills

Experience in critical infrastructure industry, Understanding of general business and financial principles, Cross-functional communication

Technologies

PSS&E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, ETAP, Promod, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Cultivate client relationships and identify new sales opportunities, Lead proposal development and contract negotiations, Manage full project lifecycle including scope, schedule, budget, and quality, Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers and analysts, Perform advanced transmission planning studies and resolve technical challenges, Train and mentor junior staff on technical and project management aspects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership capability