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Planning consultant jobs in Pennsylvania span urban redevelopment in Philadelphia, infrastructure planning in Pittsburgh, and regional land-use work across Harrisburg and Allentown. Employers including WSP, AECOM, and state agencies actively hire for these roles. International candidates can pursue visa sponsorship through H-1B visa, EB-2, or EB-3 pathways with qualifying employers.
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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 are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant who is passionate about electric grid reliability, renewable integration, and the technical challenges shaping our energy future. This role will contribute directly to project execution by performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision-making with high-quality technical and economic analysis.
What You’ll Do
- Perform a broad range of studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and congestion management scenarios.
- Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
- Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
- Adapt and apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
- Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
- Develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analysis including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
- Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
- Perform detailed financial analysis using various analytical software tools.
- Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts.
- Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions to support transmission planning engagements.
- Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required.
- Or master's 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.
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-MA-Newton
Other Locations US-ME-Portland, US-PA-Conshohocken, US-NJ-Morristown
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: 263766
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
Description
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 are seeking a Transmission Planning Consultant who is passionate about electric grid reliability, renewable integration, and the technical challenges shaping our energy future. This role will contribute directly to project execution by performing advanced transmission system studies and supporting client decision-making with high-quality technical and economic analysis.
What You’ll Do
- Perform a broad range of studies and consulting services such as power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, harmonics analysis, electromagnetic, reliability, and congestion management scenarios.
- Evaluate regulatory conditions and risks by applying NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, production costing, risk assessment, TPL compliance, and generator interconnection principles.
- Independently execute transmission system planning studies using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod.
- Adapt and apply standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria.
- Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for client projects.
- Develop technical assumptions for life-cycle cost analysis including capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
- Conduct risk assessments related to evolving regulatory policies and technical constraints.
- Perform detailed financial analysis using various analytical software tools.
- Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, and business development efforts.
- Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and planning sessions to support transmission planning engagements.
- Comply with all company policies and quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required.
- Or master's 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.
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-MA-Newton
Other Locations US-ME-Portland, US-PA-Conshohocken, US-NJ-Morristown
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: 263766
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
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Which companies sponsor visas for planning consultants in Pennsylvania?
Large engineering and planning consultancies with Pennsylvania offices are the most active sponsors for planning consultant roles. Firms like AECOM, WSP, Jacobs, and Michael Baker International regularly file H-1B petitions for planning positions. State and municipal agencies can also sponsor green cards through PERM labor certification for permanent planning roles, particularly in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg.
Which visa types realistically fit planning consultant roles in Pennsylvania?
Planning consultant positions typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field, making H-1B the most common pathway. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are viable for permanent roles through PERM. J-1 visa trainee status may apply for structured training programs at designated sponsor organizations. TN visa does not cover planning consultants under USMCA.
How to find planning consultant visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists planning consultant roles with verified visa sponsorship history in Pennsylvania, covering employers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and beyond. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate shows companies that have actively filed for planning positions, helping you focus your applications on employers with a real track record of sponsoring international candidates in this field.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most planning consultant sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia generates the highest volume of planning consultant opportunities, driven by ongoing urban development, transportation planning, and large consultancy offices. Pittsburgh follows closely, with infrastructure redevelopment and engineering firms anchoring demand. Harrisburg, as the state capital, offers positions tied to state agency contracts and regional planning commissions. Allentown and Bethlehem also show growing demand in corridor development projects.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for planning consultants in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's mix of legacy infrastructure, active transit corridors, and university-affiliated research hubs creates steady demand for planning consultants. Schools like Penn, Temple, and Carnegie Mellon produce planning graduates who may already be on OPT when entering the job market, giving employers a natural pipeline. Many larger firms in the state have established H-1B filing histories, making Pennsylvania a relatively active market for sponsored planning roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored planning consultant jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.