Transmission Planning Project Manager

About This Role

Manage all phases of transmission planning projects, from business development to execution, for a leading power systems analysis team. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, cultivate client relationships, and ensure the delivery of smart, resilient, and future-ready electric grid solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of transmission planning projects including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication
• Lead marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement to cultivate and grow client relationships
• 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
• 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
• Perform and lead advanced transmission planning studies, including steady-state, transient stability, short circuit, voltage analysis, and production costing

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program
• 5 years of related professional experience

Skills

* Required skills