Energy & Utilities Analyst, 1898 & Co.- Power Fuel Advisory (Wallingford)

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. is a Burns & McDonnell subsidiary providing consulting in energy and utilities in Wallingford, CT. The Energy & Utilities Analyst will assist senior staff with power system studies, cost analyses, and regulatory assessments for fossil and renewable generation projects.

The role involves supporting financial evaluations, drawings, reports, and client presentations while learning from experienced consultants. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field 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.
• 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.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the country of the position.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes lifecycle costs by developing capital, O&M costs, performance estimates, and forecasts.
• Assists with power system studies evaluating plants and delivery systems.
• Assists project team with drawing design, review, and modification.
• Supports planning and operations analysis including power flow and reliability evaluations.
• Performs technical, economic, and financial studies for utility projects.
• Supports transmission/distribution study analysis.
• Assists with risk assessments and client presentations.
• Follows policies and standards and contributes to contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 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. 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.

• 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 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting 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.

Compensation

$85,000.00-130,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

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 Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

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.