Consultant – Grid Systems – Enterprise Systems Integration | 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's 1898 & Co. seeks a Consultant - Grid Systems to perform hands-on technical consulting and system integration in electric utility environments.

You will configure and test grid systems, support deployments, analyze data, and collaborate with architects, cybersecurity specialists, and project managers to deliver reliable grid operations. The role focuses on grid management platforms, OT interfaces, and scalable integrations for distribution and grid operations programs, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Enterprise system implementation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical consulting and system integration for grid and OT platforms.
• Configure, test, and support deployment of grid management systems (SCADA, OMS, DMS, ADMS, DERMS).
• Implement and validate advanced distribution applications (power flow, state estimation, FLISR, VVO, DER integration).
• Analyze OT data and workflows to identify issues and support optimization.
• Perform system testing, commissioning and cutover activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and project managers.
• Provide root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Support proposal and pursuit efforts with solution descriptions and scope inputs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Facilitation

Team building

Collaboration

Organization

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Multi-project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

At 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, the Enterprise System Integration (ESI) team delivers technically rigorous solutions that modernize, integrate, and optimize electric utility grid and Operational Technology (OT) systems. We work directly within utility OT environments to implement grid management platforms, enable advanced operational applications, and integrate systems that support reliable, secure, and real-time grid operations.

We are seeking a Consultant - Grid Systems to perform hands-on technical consulting and system integration work within electric utility environments. This role is focused on the configuration, analysis, testing, and implementation of grid management systems and supporting technologies. The Consultant executes defined technical workstreams under approved architectures, contributing directly to solution delivery across distribution and grid operations programs.

What You'll Do

• Execute technical consulting and system integration activities for grid and OT platforms, including:
• Configure, test, and support deployment of grid management systems such as SCADA, OMS, DMS, ADMS, and DERMS within utility OT environments.
• Implement and validate advanced distribution applications including power flow, state estimation, FLISR, VVO, and DER integration.
• Perform system configuration, parameter tuning, and data validation activities to ensure accuracy, reliability, and operational usability.
• Analyze OT system data, application outputs, and operational workflows to identify issues, validate results, and support system optimization.
• Execute system testing, commissioning, and cutover activities, including:
• Functional and integration testing.
• Defect identification, triage, and remediation support.
• Go-live and post-deployment stabilization support.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as configuration guides, test scripts, interface documentation, and operational support materials.
• Participate in requirements definition and technical workshops, translating operational needs into system configurations and implementation tasks.
• Support integration activities between OT systems and enterprise platforms, working within defined architectures to configure interfaces, data exchanges, and workflows.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis support for grid system applications and integrations.
• Support project execution by owning assigned technical tasks, tracking progress, and communicating issues and risks to senior consultants and architects.
• Contribute technically to proposal and pursuit efforts, including solution descriptions, implementation approaches, and scope inputs.
• Collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and project managers to ensure technical implementations align with architectural, security, and operational standards.
• Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program and 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated enterprise system implementation skills.
• 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.
• Ability to independently solve problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
• Ability to work on 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations

US-NC-Charlotte, US-GA-Atlanta, US-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % 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.