Power Systems Analyst — Energy & Utilities

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. under Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Energy & Utilities Analyst in Atlanta to support power system studies, planning, and economic evaluations for utility projects.

You will assist with data interpretation, technical analyses, and client presentations, contributing to down-to-earth engineering solutions for fossil and renewable generation, and staying compliant with industry standards. The role offers collaboration with senior consultants and exposure to multi-industry energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program is 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 GPA 3.0 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 complete assigned tasks regarding technical and 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.
• Assists project team with technical assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.
• Supports power system planning and operations analysis, including power flow, transient, stability, short circuit, electromagnetic transients, reliability, and economic dispatch.
• Performs technical, engineering, economic, and financial studies involving planning and operations for utility projects.
• Supports transmission/distribution study analysis utilizing power system software.
• Supports engineering, technical, and economic assessments for both fossil and/or renewable generation.
• 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.
• Supports Utility Consulting business lines as required by clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Basic engineering concepts

Written & verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

GPA 3.0+

Campus/community involvement

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related

Job description

1898 & Co. under Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Energy & Utilities Analyst in Atlanta to support power system studies, planning, and economic evaluations for utility projects.

You will assist with data interpretation, technical analyses, and client presentations, contributing to down-to-earth engineering solutions for fossil and renewable generation, and staying compliant with industry standards. The role offers collaboration with senior consultants and exposure to multi-industry energy