Power Systems & Utilities Analyst

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. in Chicago seeks an Energy & Utilities Analyst to assist with power system studies, life-cycle cost analyses, and regulatory impact assessments for fossil and renewable generation projects.

You will support planning, economic evaluations, and client presentations under supervision of a consultant or project manager, leveraging engineering and financial insights within a dynamic utility consulting practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical 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.
• 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 for client projects.
• Applies basic knowledge of engineering and financial concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within consulting services.
• Assists with analyzing life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, O&M costs, performance estimates, and forecasts.
• Assists project team with technical assessments evaluating regulatory rule impacts.
• Assists with designing, reviewing, and modifying drawings for project requirements.
• Supports power system planning and operations analysis incl. power flow, stability, short circuit, and economic dispatch.
• Performs technical, engineering, economic, and financial studies for utilities planning and operations.
• Supports transmission/distribution study analysis using power system software.
• Supports assessments for fossil and renewable generation.
• Supports developing technical reports and client presentations.
• Prepares and administers contract-related design/planning documentation for utility systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Leadership

GPA requirement

Campus involvement

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical)

Job description

1898 & Co. in Chicago seeks an Energy & Utilities Analyst to assist with power system studies, life-cycle cost analyses, and regulatory impact assessments for fossil and renewable generation projects.

You will support planning, economic evaluations, and client presentations under supervision of a consultant or project manager, leveraging engineering and financial insights within a dynamic utility consulting practice.