Distribution Planning Consultant - 1898 & Co (Multiple Locations)

Overview

Conduct distribution planning studies, analysis, and client solutions for electric utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• power flow
• distribution modeling
• risk assessment
• data analysis
• financial analysis
• client support

Tasks

-Assist project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships. -Mentor and train other employees on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry. -Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies. -Complies with all policies and standards -Evaluates system performance, simulation of power flows and developing solutions and upgrades of electric distribution facilities. -Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis. -Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects. -Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software. -Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as load flow, transfer capability, system impact studies, generation interconnection, reliability planning, distributed energy resources (DER) and electrification impact consulting, and hosting capacity studies. -Evaluates non-wires alternative solutions to traditional system reconfiguration and/or upgrade solutions with assessments. -Analyzes life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts. -Support business lines as required by clients. -Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems. -Performs evaluations of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS) to ensure client needs are met. -Independently develop models within distribution planning software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, and equivalent.

Requirements

• cyme
• etap
• pe license
• bachelor engineering
• leadership
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Ability to execute various distribution planning studies. -Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes. -Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power distribution facilities. -Experience with evaluating system performance, simulation of power flows and developing solutions and upgrades of electric distribution facilities. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT). -Knowledge of utility electric distribution system planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of distribution facilities. -Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience -Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to distribution planning studies. -Knowledge of evaluating non-wire alternative solutions to traditional system reconfiguration and/or upgrade solutions. -Excellent written and oral communications skills. -Experience with distribution planning software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, and equivalent. -Knowledge of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS). -Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group -Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. -Demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. -Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met. -Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments. -Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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