Project Manager - Distribution Planning - 1898 & Co. (Boise)

Project Manager - Distribution Planning - 1898 & Co. (Boise) at Burns & McDonnell in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Description Description At 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, we help shape the future of electric distribution systems across North America. Our Distribution Planning and Grid Modernization team partners with utilities and developers to improve grid performance, reliability, and resiliency while preparing the grid for future challenges such as distributed energy resources (DERs), electrification, and digitalization. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we combine deep engineering expertise, data-driven insights, and consulting experience to deliver innovative and practical solutions. We are seeking a Project Manager focused in Distribution Planning who will lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality distribution system planning and consulting projects. This individual will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, ensuring successful outcomes that align with client goals and company standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in distribution system studies, modeling, and grid technologies, coupled with leadership and client relationship skills. What You'll Do Business Development + Develop and strengthen client relationships through project delivery, strategic engagement, and consistent communication. + Identify and pursue new opportunities for distribution planning, grid modernization, and DER integration consulting services. + Lead proposal development, including project scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling to meet client requirements. + Collaborate with business line leads and proposal teams to develop winning strategies for new opportunities. + Represent 1898 & Co. in client meetings, conferences, and industry forums to expand the firm's visibility and thought leadership in distribution planning. Project Execution + Manage the full lifecycle of distribution planning projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communications. + Lead multidisciplinary teams to perform load flow, reliability, system impact, and hosting capacity studies for electric distribution systems. + Oversee evaluations of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS) to ensure client needs are met. + Guide the analysis of non-wires alternatives and distributed energy resource impacts, integrating technical and economic considerations into decision-making. + Ensure all project deliverables meet quali

Job Posting:

JC291067276

Posted On:

Apr 28, 2026

Updated On:

Apr 28, 2026