Energy & Utilities Analyst - 1898 & Co., Power Systems Planning (Kansas City)

Summary: 1898 & Co. is a consultancy that provides business, technology, and security solutions. The Energy & Utilities Analyst will assist with developing solutions for technical and economic challenges faced by energy and utility clients, focusing on power system studies, financial analyses, and risk assessments. Responsibilities: - Analyzes, interprets, and applies engineering, financial, and economic conditions, theories, and principles to complete assigned tasks regarding technical and business implications to client projects - Applies basic knowledge of commonly used engineering and financial concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the consulting services industry - 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 - Assists project team with technical assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies - Supports power system planning and operations analysis, including power flow, transient, stability, short circuit, electromagnetic transients, reliability, and economic dispatch - Performs technical, engineering, economic, and financial studies involving planning and operations for utility projects - Support technical and business-related risk assessments - Supports developing and performing detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software - Supports developing technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis - Supports preparation of client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems - Supports Utility Consulting business lines as required by clients - Assist with performing data-intensive analytics to support client deliverables and internal decision frameworks - Assist with generating Power BI dashboards, visualizations, and analytical reports - Assist with applying statistical analysis and data-driven insights to utility planning, financial modeling, and investment evaluation - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards Required Qualifications: - Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting or related degree from an accredited program - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with statistical analysis tools or data analytics platforms, including but not limited to SQL, Python, R, KNIME, or Alteryx - Experience developing Power BI dashboards or data visualizations - Experience performing data-intensive analytics in a business, engineering, or utility context - Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred - Involvement on campus or in the community preferred Required Skills: Power system planning, Data analytics, Financial analysis Important Skills: SQL, Python, Power BI Nice-to-Have Skills: Leadership skills