Energy & Utilities Power Systems Analyst

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's 1898 & Co. unit seeks an Energy & Utilities Analyst in Phoenix to assist with power system studies across fossil and renewable generation, transmission and distribution planning, and investment analysis.

Under supervision of a consultant or project manager, you will perform technical, economic, and financial analyses, prepare client presentations, and support risk assessments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program required.
• ABET Accredited program strongly preferred.
• 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 in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets, and applies engineering, financial, and economic conditions to client projects.
• Applies basic knowledge of engineering and financial concepts within consulting services.
• Assists with life-cycle cost analyses using capital costs, O&M costs, performance estimates, and economic forecasts.
• Assists project team with technical assessments evaluating regulatory impacts.
• Designs, reviews, and modifies drawings to meet project requirements.
• Supports power system planning, operations analysis, including power flow, reliability, and economic dispatch.
• Performs technical, engineering, economic, and financial studies for utility projects.
• Supports transmission/distribution study analyses using power system software.
• Assists with assessments for fossil and renewable generation.
• Support technical and business-related risk assessments.
• Supports detailed financial analysis using computer-based software.
• Prepares technical reports and client presentations.
• Supports contract administration for design/planning of utility systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

GPA 3.0

Campus involvement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ABET Accredited program preferred

Job description

Burns & McDonnell's 1898 & Co. unit seeks an Energy & Utilities Analyst in Phoenix to assist with power system studies across fossil and renewable generation, transmission and distribution planning, and investment analysis.

Under supervision of a consultant or project manager, you will perform technical, economic, and financial analyses, prepare client presentations, and support risk assessments and reporting.