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Burns & McDonnell · 9 hours ago

Power Market Consultant – 1898 & Co. (Multiple Locations)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a consultancy that leverages over 120 years of experience in complex industries. The Power Market Consultant will utilize their knowledge in the electric utilities sector to support clients in making informed decisions regarding power generation and transmission planning.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform a broad range of studies and other consulting services to support electric utilities and asset developers to make decisions backed by business and engineering analysis regarding their investments and power supply requirements, such as integrated resource planning, market assessments, valuations and power supply RFP evaluations

Perform forecasts and evaluations utilizing power supply planning software such as capacity optimization and hourly dispatch software models

Conduct data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects

Analyze life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts

Conduct technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies

Develop and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software

Develop technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis

Develop client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems

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

Support business lines as required by clients

Perform other duties as assigned

Comply with all policies and standards

Qualification

Power supply planning softwareElectric utility operationsFinancial analysisElectric power optionsEngineering analysisData analysisTechnical report writingProject managementTeam buildingMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science or similar field from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of related experience or a Master's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Business and 2 years of experience

Experience and knowledge of general business and financial calculations including discounted cash flow analysis, net present value analysis, and internal rate of return evaluations

Experience and knowledge of electric power options including generation facility types, capital costs, operating costs, typical dispatch profiles, and general power system operations. Knowledge of power supply purchase agreements regarding costs and terms

Ability to execute various power markets / power supply planning studies

Knowledge of electric utility systems, power generation types, power delivery with understanding of power generation portfolio planning

Knowledge of numerous power market regions of the country and independent system operators such as: PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment

Demonstrated leadership skills

Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regard to power market studies

Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met

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

Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)

Ability to travel

Preferred

Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting is preferred

Experience with power supply planning software, preferably EnCompass (zonal and nodal) and Capacity Expansion (or familiarity with PROMOD, Plexos, GridView, or others)

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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