Grid Systems Analyst — Early‑Career OT/DERMS

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Analyst to support grid system and OT integration engagements for electric utility clients. This early‑career role builds technical depth in grid operations, utility systems, and enterprise/OT implementations.

You will work with Consultants and Architects performing analysis, testing, documentation, and deployment support. You will assist with configuration and testing of SCADA/OMS/DMS/ADMS/DERMS, support power flow and state estimation tasks, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Computer Science, MIS or related field from accredited program.
• Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in implementation technologies, principles and procedures.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Support technical consulting and implementation activities related to grid and OT systems.
• Assist with the configuration, testing, and deployment support of grid management systems such as SCADA, OMS, DMS, ADMS, and DERMS.
• Support advanced distribution applications including power flow, state estimation, FLISR, VVO, and distributed energy resource integration.
• Perform data validation, quality checks, and basic analysis of system outputs to support operational accuracy and reliability.
• Contribute to system testing and commissioning activities, including functional testing, integration testing, and defect documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support requirements gathering and documentation efforts by assisting with data collection, process documentation, and technical notes.
• Develop and maintain project and technical documentation, including configuration records, test results, user guides, and training materials.
• Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution activities, escalating findings and supporting root cause analysis efforts as appropriate.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and working sessions to gain exposure to utility operations and system integration practices.
• Support project execution activities including task tracking, coordination, and status updates as directed by project managers or senior consultants.
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers, and cybersecurity team members to support integrated grid solution delivery.
• Support proposal and business development activities by assisting with background research, content development, and supporting materials.
• Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grid systems

OT integration

SCADA

DMS

ADMS

DERMS

Power flow

State estimation

Testing

Documentation

Data validation

Microsoft Office

Cybersecurity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Business/CS or MIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Analyst to support grid system and OT integration engagements for electric utility clients. This early‑career role builds technical depth in grid operations, utility systems, and enterprise/OT implementations.

You will work with Consultants and Architects performing analysis, testing, documentation, and deployment support. You will assist with configuration and testing of SCADA/OMS/DMS/ADMS/DERMS, support power flow and state estimation tasks, and help ensure