Business Analyst

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with up to 4% match

Remote work

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) seeks a highly motivated Business Analyst to support the Transmission Planning team. You will drive project tracking, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and leadership to keep engagements on schedule, on budget, and well-documented.

The role emphasizes analytical and communication skills, with exposure to BI tools like Power BI or Tableau and a growing understanding of transmission planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (engineering, project management, finance) and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to drive analysis and develop deliverables.
• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to gather data, analyze it, and present recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, including engineers and clients.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Interest in or exposure to the power/utility industry, transmission planning, or grid interconnection processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track budgets, schedules, and resource allocation; flag risks and variances to leadership.
• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes of work, and client deliverables with engineering staff.
• Develop utilization, staffing, and capacity reports for the transmission planning group.
• Prepare executive summaries and status reports for leadership and boards.
• Analyze historical project and financial data to support forecasting and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reporting in Power BI/Tableau.
• Own and improve reporting processes; automate where possible.
• Support data organization and quality control for studies and models.
• Understand and document internal business processes for the team.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and visibility.
• Support AI adoption efforts for planning workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

BI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support our Transmission Planning team in driving project tracking, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making across transmission planning engagements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the business side of power systems consulting, working closely with engineers, project managers, and leadership to keep transmission planning work on schedule, on budget, and well-documented. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a willingness to learn the fundamentals of transmission planning and grid interconnection work.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

Project & Business Support

• Track transmission planning project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, flagging risks and variances to project managers and leadership
• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes of work, and client deliverables in coordination with engineering staff
• Support the development of utilization, staffing, and capacity reports for the transmission planning group
• Prepare executive summaries and status reports for internal leadership, board reportingand client stakeholders

Data & Reporting

• Analyze historical project and financial data to support forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning for the transmission planning team
• Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reporting within EPE's Business Intelligence platform (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to track project performance, revenue, and utilization metrics
• Own existing reporting processes and identify opportunities to automate and streamline them
• Support data organization and quality control for studies, models, and deliverables tracked across CRM/ERP systems

Process & Systems

• Become proficient in EPE's CRM and ERP systems as they relate to transmission planning project setup, tracking, and invoicing
• Understand, document, and help optimize internal business processes and workflows within the transmission planning team
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency and visibility across active engagements
• Support AI adoption efforts by researching tools and applications relevant to transmission planning workflows and reporting

General

• Identify and communicate trends in project performance, staffing, and financials to team leadership to support better forecasting and decision-making
• Manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines concurrently
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, project management, and business functions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align transmission planning initiatives with broader company goals

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (engineering, project management, finance) and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to drive analysis and develop deliverables
• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to gather data, analyze it, and present recommendations
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, including engineers and clients
• Independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with, or willingness to develop knowledge of, BI applications such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
• Interest in or exposure to the power/utility industry, transmission planning, or grid interconnection processes is a plus but not required

• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster