Power Systems Analytics Analyst - Energy & Utilities

Burns & McDonnell; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

1898 & Co. in Denver is seeking an Energy & Utilities Analyst to assist with power system studies for fossil and renewable generation, as well as transmission and distribution planning.

The role includes engineering, financial analyses, and client-facing presentations under supervision. The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets, and applies engineering, financial, and economic conditions, theories, and principles to complete assigned tasks regarding technical and business implications to client projects.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used engineering and financial concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the consulting services industry.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Quantitative problem solving

Microsoft Office

Leadership and teamwork

Campus involvement

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

1898 & Co. in Denver is seeking an Energy & Utilities Analyst to assist with power system studies for fossil and renewable generation, as well as transmission and distribution planning.

The role includes engineering, financial analyses, and client-facing presentations under supervision. The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.