Energy & Utilities Analyst, 1898 & Co.- Grid Modernization & Distribution (Atlanta or Charlotte)

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer (Energy & Utilities Analyst) in Atlanta, GA, to support grid modernization and distribution planning for utility clients. You will assist with power system studies, financial analyses, and technical reporting under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and effective communication with project teams and clients, contributing to robust planning and investment decisions in both fossil and renewable generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with engineering and financial concepts in a consulting context.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power systems for planning, reliability and economic evaluations.
• Support transmission/distribution study analyses using power system software.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with project teams on grid modernization and distribution planning initiatives.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power system software

Job description

Description

1898 & Co. is a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries. The group helps clients navigate digital transformation and the energy transition, responding to major shifts including the rise of AI. This includes turning business and technology insights into strategic solutions that leverage industry knowledge to build a more intelligent, resilient future.

The Assistant Electrical Engineer (or Energy & Utilities Analyst) will work under the supervision of a consultant or project manager to assist with developing solutions to technical and economic challenges encountered by our energy and utility clients, specifically in the grid modernization and distribution planning team. The Energy & Utilities Analyst will assist with power system studies that evaluate power plants (both fossil fuel and renewable) and delivery systems (transmission and distribution) and include but are not limited to, power supply planning, due diligence, performance and benchmarking evaluations, site assessments, investment planning, condition assessments, financial cost/benefit evaluations, and renewable development. This role is specifically searching for candidates interested in power supply planning studies focused on distribution planning.

• Analyzes, interprets, and applies engineering, financial, and economic conditions, theories, and principles to complete assigned tasks regarding technical and business implications to client projects.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used engineering and financial concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the consulting services industry.
• Assists with analyzing life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts.
• Assists project team with technical assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
• Assists with designing, reviewing, and modifying drawings for project requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Supports power system planning and operations analysis, including power flow, transient, stability, short circuit, electromagnetic transients, reliability, and economic dispatch.
• Performs technical, engineering, economic, and financial studies involving planning and operations for utility projects.
• Supports transmission/distribution study analysis utilizing power system software.
• Supports engineering, technical, and economic assessments for both fossil and/or renewable generation.
• Support technical and business-related risk assessments.
• Support developing and performing detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.
• Support developing technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
• Support preparation of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
• Support Utility Consulting business lines as required by clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program required.
• Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations

US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

No

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.