Utility Finance & Rates Strategy Consultant

1898 & Co.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, provides data-driven insights on financial planning, rate design, and regulatory strategy for electric utilities. The role supports investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, and public power entities with cost-of-service analyses and market benchmarking.

The team develops financial models, forecasts, and regulatory materials while collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience developing financial models, forecasts, business cases, or other quantitative analyses in related environments.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating information into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of utility finance, rate design, cost-of-service studies, regulatory processes, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting consulting engagements and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Perform consulting services related to utility financial planning, rate design, cost-of-service studies, and regulatory strategy.
• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze utility data to support project objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to evaluate revenue requirements and rate impacts.
• Analyze historical results and forecasts to identify trends, risks, and key drivers.
• Prepare regulatory filings, testimony support, data requests, and client deliverables.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Excel proficiency

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance

Master's degree in engineering or business

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, provides data-driven insights on financial planning, rate design, and regulatory strategy for electric utilities. The role supports investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, and public power entities with cost-of-service analyses and market benchmarking.

The team develops financial models, forecasts, and regulatory materials while collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver actionable recommendations.