Junior Grid Systems Analyst

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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 depth in grid operations, utility systems, and enterprise/OT implementations.

You will work with Consultants and Architects, performing analysis, testing, and documentation across grid modernization programs, with opportunities to contribute to testing, data validation, and client sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Computer Science, or MIS or related field from accredited program required.
• Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support technical consulting and implementation activities related to grid and OT systems.
• Assist with configuration, testing, and deployment of grid management systems (SCADA/OMS/DMS/ADMS/DERMS).
• Support advanced distribution applications (power flow, state estimation, FLISR, VVO, DER integration).
• Perform data validation, quality checks, and basic analysis of system outputs.
• Contribute to system testing and commissioning activities under guidance of senior team members.
• Develop and maintain project and technical documentation, including test results and training materials.
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers, and cybersecurity team members to support integrated grid solutions.
• Support proposal and business development activities with background research and content development.

Skills

Data validation

Testing

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering, business, CS, MIS or related field)

Tools

SCADA

OMS

DMS

ADMS

DERMS

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 depth in grid operations, utility systems, and enterprise/OT implementations.

You will work with Consultants and Architects, performing analysis, testing, and documentation across grid modernization programs, with opportunities to contribute to testing, data validation, and client sessions.