Associate Technical Consultant - Substation (Chicago)

Overview

Lead substation consulting, overseeing design, client relations, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• client management
• technical standards
• training delivery
• go/no-go
• proposal management
• budget presentation

Tasks

-Manage relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. -Compile, implement and validate internal standards and technical specifications related to the area(s) of expertise. -Develop and deliver training classes to share technical knowledge and expertise. -Approve go/no-go decisions for specific pursuits in chosen area(s) of technology. -Manage client requests and offer guidance in the understanding and execution of complex, non-traditional systems. -Ensure compliance with company site safety policies. -Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to staff. -Complies with all policies and standards -Present to technical societies related to the area(s) of expertise by working group membership, development of industry standards and publishing and presenting technical papers. -Manage key pursuits in chosen area(s) of technology. -Responsible for strategic insight for the firm's ability to market technical services to clients. Lead efforts to increase the firm's market share for consulting services in the chosen area(s) of technology by securing additional projects and clients. -Direct proposal efforts and requests for qualifications to obtain consulting assignments in chosen area(s) of technology to achieve stated targets and budgets and standards for financial performance. Present project budgets and estimates.

Requirements

• pe license
• phd engineering
• software
• problem solving
• vendor relations
• communication

What You Bring

-Recognized internally and externally as a technical resource for a process, equipment or technology. -Demonstrated ability to build relationships with equipment vendors. -Demonstrated network of external colleagues and vendors within their chosen area(s) of expertise. -Demonstrated knowledge of state of the art technology applied to their chosen area(s) of expertise. -Capable of independently solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. -Expert written and oral communications skills, to include Blue Quill award, Toastmasters program and Dialogue training. -Expert computer skills using industry relevant software. -Demonstrated ability to build relationships with existing clients and develop business opportunities with new and existing clients. -Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals. -Master Degree in Engineering. The Engineering degree shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise. and 12 years of applicable experience Required or -Expert critical thinking skills. -Professional Engineer (PE) License Required -Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management and clients. -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. -Bachelor Degree in Engineering. The Engineering degree shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise. and 13 years of applicable experience Required or -The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. -PhD in Engineering. The Engineering degree shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise. and 10 years of applicable experience Required

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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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