Lead Analyst Energy & Utilities, Electrical- 1898 & Co. (Morristown)

1898 & Co.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. is seeking a Lead Analyst to support power and utility clients in grid modernization and distribution planning.

You will assist with power system studies, including fossil and renewable plants, and deliver analyses that inform investment and operations decisions. The role emphasizes interpreting engineering and financial concepts, developing cost forecasts, and preparing technical reports and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 1 year relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Leadership skills demonstrated.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with power system studies for grid modernization and distribution planning.
• Interpret engineering and financial concepts to support client projects.
• Analyze life-cycle costs with technical and economic assumptions.
• Support power system planning, operations analysis, and power flow studies.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations.
• Assist with regulatory rule assessments and project drawings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Academic excellence

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0+ preferred

1 year relevant experience

Job description

Description

The Lead 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 power and utility clients, specifically in the grid modernization and distribution planning team. The Lead 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. This role is specifically searching for candidates interested in power supply planning studies focused on distribution planning.

• Supports projects by interpreting and applying engineering, financial, and economic theories and principles to complete assigned tasks on planning, analysis, and subsequent business implications to client projects.
• 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.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used engineering and financial concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the consulting services industry.
• 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.
• Supports transmission/distribution study analysis utilizing power system software.
• Support technical and business-related risk assessments.
• Support developing and performing detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.
• Support developing technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
• Support preparation of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems.
• Support Utility Consulting business lines as required by clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program and 1 year relevant experience required.
• 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 (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Compensation

$90,000.00-135,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Electrical Engineering

Primary Location

US-NJ-Morristown

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

No

About 1898 & Co.

1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.