Energy & Utilities Analyst - 1898 & Co., Power Systems Planning - Electrical (Houston / Dallas [...]

1898 & Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer or Energy & Utilities Analyst in Austin, Texas. This role involves assisting in developing solutions for technical and economic challenges faced by energy and utility clients. Responsibilities include performing power system studies, analyzing life-cycle costs, and supporting utility consulting tasks.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. Internship experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related degree required.
• Prior internship and/or consulting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering, financial, and economic conditions for client projects.
• Assist with power system studies and economic analysis.
• Support preparation of client presentations and financial analysis.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Quantitative problem-solving

Proficient computer skills

Strong attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports technical and business‑related risk assessments.
• Supports developing and performing detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer‑based software.
• Supports developing technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
• Supports preparation of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
• Supports Utility Consulting business lines as required by clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related degree from an accredited program required.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent 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.