Grid Modernization Consultant (OT/SCADA)

Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s 1898 & Co. unit seeks a skilled ESI consultant to deliver rigorous system integration for electric utility grid OT environments.

You will configure and test grid management platforms, validate advanced distribution applications, and ensure reliable, secure real-time grid operations. You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and project managers to translate operational needs into concrete configurations and tasks, supporting go-live,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree 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).

Responsibilities

Execute technical consulting and system integration activities for grid and OT platforms.
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 triage and remediation, go-live 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 needs into configurations and tasks.
Support integration between OT systems and enterprise platforms, configuring interfaces, data exchanges, and workflows.
Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis support for grid system applications and integrations.
Own assigned technical tasks, track progress, and communicate issues and risks to senior consultants and architects.
Contribute to proposals with solution descriptions, implementation approaches, and scope inputs.
Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and project managers to ensure alignment with standards.
Comply with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.