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Project management consultant roles in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Augusta, and Bangor, with employers like MaineHealth, Idexx Laboratories, and state government contractors regularly hiring senior project professionals. International candidates pursuing visa sponsorship will find the strongest opportunities in healthcare IT, defense, and environmental consulting sectors.
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Transmission Planning Consultant
1898 & Co., a Division of Burns & McDonnell
Nationwide Opportunities
1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell, is seeking experienced Transmission Planning Consultants to support our growing nationwide consulting practice. We are hiring across multiple experience levels for technically driven professionals who are passionate about power system analysis, grid reliability, and helping clients navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Transmission Planning Consultants serve as trusted technical advisors, applying advanced engineering and analytical expertise to evaluate grid performance and develop solutions addressing generation retirements, renewable integration, congestion management, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical specialization while working alongside project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, data-driven consulting solutions.
- Perform a wide range of transmission planning and operational studies, including power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage and reactive analysis, harmonics, EMT studies, reliability assessments, and production cost modeling.
- Execute transmission planning studies independently using industry-standard tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, SKM, ETAP, and PROMOD.
- Evaluate compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional (RTO/ISO) requirements, including TPL standards and generator interconnection processes.
- Apply engineering, economic, and financial analysis to assess system performance, risks, and life-cycle costs.
- Develop clear, concise technical reports and client-facing presentations summarizing study results and recommendations.
- Develop client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
- Conduct technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
- Perform independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
- Conduct data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.
- Analyze life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
- Support project managers with technical execution, client deliverables, and proposal development.
- Collaborate across internal practices and support other business lines as client needs require.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical methodologies.
- Support business lines as required by clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Ideal Background
- Proven experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electric utility consulting.
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in advancing as a subject matter expert.
- Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, or consulting organizations.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required OR Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience required OR PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience required.
- Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
- Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis.
- Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
- Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
- Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
- Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
- Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
- Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
- Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power transmission facilities.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to transmission planning studies.
- Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
- Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
- Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
Compensation
- $110,000.00-400,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-NC-Raleigh, US-ME-Portland, US-FL-Orlando, US-Idaho, US-TX-Austin, US-CO-Denver, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MA-Newton, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TX-Houston, US-CT-Wallingford, US-TX-Dallas, US-IL-Chicago, US-PA-Conshohocken
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.
Req ID: 261262
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-SS #E98 N/A
Description
Transmission Planning Consultant
1898 & Co., a Division of Burns & McDonnell
Nationwide Opportunities
1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell, is seeking experienced Transmission Planning Consultants to support our growing nationwide consulting practice. We are hiring across multiple experience levels for technically driven professionals who are passionate about power system analysis, grid reliability, and helping clients navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Transmission Planning Consultants serve as trusted technical advisors, applying advanced engineering and analytical expertise to evaluate grid performance and develop solutions addressing generation retirements, renewable integration, congestion management, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical specialization while working alongside project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, data-driven consulting solutions.
- Perform a wide range of transmission planning and operational studies, including power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage and reactive analysis, harmonics, EMT studies, reliability assessments, and production cost modeling.
- Execute transmission planning studies independently using industry-standard tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, SKM, ETAP, and PROMOD.
- Evaluate compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional (RTO/ISO) requirements, including TPL standards and generator interconnection processes.
- Apply engineering, economic, and financial analysis to assess system performance, risks, and life-cycle costs.
- Develop clear, concise technical reports and client-facing presentations summarizing study results and recommendations.
- Develop client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
- Conduct technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
- Perform independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
- Conduct data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects.
- Analyze life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
- Support project managers with technical execution, client deliverables, and proposal development.
- Collaborate across internal practices and support other business lines as client needs require.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical methodologies.
- Support business lines as required by clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Ideal Background
- Proven experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electric utility consulting.
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in advancing as a subject matter expert.
- Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, or consulting organizations.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required OR Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience required OR PhD in Engineering and 1 year of experience required.
- Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
- Experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; or harmonics analysis.
- Experience with electric transmission systems and transmission system planning processes.
- Strong computer skills using industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
- Ability to execute various transmission system planning studies.
- Knowledge of numerous power regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO.
- Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards.
- Ability to provide evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
- Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power transmission facilities.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to transmission planning studies.
- Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
- Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
- Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
Compensation
- $110,000.00-400,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-NC-Raleigh, US-ME-Portland, US-FL-Orlando, US-Idaho, US-TX-Austin, US-CO-Denver, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MA-Newton, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TX-Houston, US-CT-Wallingford, US-TX-Dallas, US-IL-Chicago, US-PA-Conshohocken
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.
Req ID: 261262
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-SS #E98 N/A
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Which companies sponsor visas for project management consultants in Maine?
MaineHealth, Idexx Laboratories, and federal defense contractors with Maine operations, such as Bath Iron Works, have historically sponsored work visas for project management roles. State government IT modernization contracts also generate consulting demand. Sponsorship is more common at large employers and national consulting firms with Maine offices than at small regional firms.
Which visa types are most common for project management consultant roles in Maine?
The H-1B is the most common visa for project management consultants in Maine, provided the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, such as project management, engineering, or information systems. L-1B and L-1A visas are relevant for consultants transferring within a multinational firm. TN visas cover Canadian and Mexican nationals in management consulting classifications under the USMCA.
Which cities in Maine have the most project management consultant sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Maine's primary hub for project management consulting work, driven by healthcare systems, financial services firms, and technology companies. Augusta sees demand tied to state agency contracts and IT modernization programs. Bangor and Bath have smaller but active markets, with Bath specifically tied to defense and shipbuilding project work at Bath Iron Works.
How to find project management consultant visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate filters project management consultant jobs specifically by visa sponsorship, so you can browse Maine openings without sorting through roles that won't support international candidates. The platform surfaces positions from employers who have sponsored H-1B or other work visas for similar roles, which is especially useful in a smaller state market like Maine where sponsoring employers are a subset of overall hiring.
Are there any state-specific considerations for project management consultants seeking sponsorship in Maine?
Maine's relatively small professional services market means fewer total openings compared to Boston or New York, but competition for sponsored roles can also be less intense. Healthcare IT and defense are the most active sectors for sponsored project management work. Employers sponsoring H-1B roles must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the position and metro area, which applies to Portland and non-metro Maine classifications separately.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project management consultant jobs in Maine?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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