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Transmission Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co.

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$120k–$350k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-09

Core

Perform advanced transmission system studies and economic analysis to support client decision-making for electric grid reliability and renewable integration.

Role type

Senior IC transmission planning consultant

Builds

Smart, resilient, and future-ready electric grid solutions for investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Electric power transmission

Required skills

Power flow analysis, transient stability analysis, short-circuit analysis, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, NERC compliance, FERC regulations, production costing, risk assessment, generator interconnection, TPL compliance, PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Technologies

PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, Promod, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Execute transmission system planning studies (power flow, stability, short-circuit, voltage, harmonics), evaluate regulatory conditions and risks, develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analysis, conduct financial analysis, develop technical reports and presentations, support project managers with client deliverables and business development, participate in client meetings and technical reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership capabilities