Energy & Utilities Analyst – Power System Analysis

Job Description

Energy & Utilities Analyst – Power Systems Planning – Electrical (Brea) | 1898 & Co.

The Tone:
This is an Energy & Utilities Analyst position located in Brea, CA. 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, is a business, technology, and security solutions consultancy that helps clients navigate technical, economic, and regulatory challenges across power generation and delivery systems. This role is crucial for supporting consulting engagements by providing technical and analytical insights that enable reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions for utilities, developers, and investors. The Analyst will contribute to informed client decision-making under the guidance of consultants and project managers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Energy & Utilities Analyst (i.e. Assistant Electrical Engineer)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Brea, CA
• Pay: $90000–$110000 yearly
• Team: Energy & Utilities team, reporting to consultants and project managers
• Mission: This person provides technical and analytical support to project teams performing engineering, financial, and economic studies for transmission and distribution systems and electric generation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• System Analysis: Support power system studies involving generation and transmission and distribution systems, including power flow, stability, short circuit, transient, and reliability analysis.
• Resource Planning: Assist with power supply planning, resource evaluation, and system expansion studies for both fossil and renewable generation assets.
• Data Assessment: Analyze engineering, operational, and economic data to support technical assessments and consulting studies.
• Reporting: Develop technical reports and client presentations that summarize analysis, assumptions, and recommendations.
• Infrastructure Evaluation: Contribute to site assessments, due diligence activities, and condition assessments for utility infrastructure and assets.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related degree from an accredited program is required. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related ABET-accredited program is strongly preferred. Candidates with a minimum 3.0 GPA are strongly preferred, along with involvement on campus or in the community.