Energy & Utilities Analyst/ Mechanical- 1898 & Co. (Kansas City)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Assist with power system studies, financial analysis, and technical assessments for energy utilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • power analysis
  • financial modeling
  • technical reporting
  • cost analysis
  • drawing design
  • risk assessment

Tasks

-Support developing technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis. -Supports power system planning and operations analysis, including power flow, transient, stability, short circuit, electromagnetic transients, reliability, and economic dispatch. -Supports engineering, technical, and economic assessments for both fossil and/or renewable generation. -Support preparation of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems. -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. -Complies with all policies and standards -Assists project team with technical assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies. -Performs technical, engineering, economic, and financial studies involving planning and operations for utility projects. -Support developing and performing detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software. -Support Utility Consulting business lines as required by clients. -Supports transmission/distribution study analysis utilizing power system software. -Analyzes, interprets, and applies engineering, financial, and economic conditions, theories, and principles to complete assigned tasks regarding technical and business implications to client projects. -Assists with designing, reviewing, and modifying drawings for project requirements that are set forth by the project managers. -Support technical and business-related risk assessments.

Requirements

  • bachelor degree
  • engineering
  • microsoft office
  • leadership
  • analytical
  • 3.0 gpa

What You Bring

-Demonstrated leadership skills. -Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting or related degree from an accredited program required. -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located. -Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures. -Applies basic knowledge of commonly used engineering and financial concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the consulting services industry. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) -Effective written and verbal communication skills. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work permanently in the u.s.