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Description

The Utility Investment Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission and distribution systems to develop long-range investment plans of projects supporting electric utilities. The consultant will perform a broad range of studies and other consulting services to help clients make decisions backed by business and financial analysis. This role will contribute to the execution of technical studies and work with project managers to lead the technical execution for projects.

+ Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services around aging infrastructure replacements, system resilience and reliability evaluations, and electrification implementation.

+ Performs technical and financial analysis of the power delivery system to assess long-term investment portfolios.

+ Develops engineering, statistical, and financial models to assess the risks of equipment failure within the transmission and distribution system to determine capital improvements for mitigating the identified risks.

+ Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technicalbusiness implications to client projects.

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

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

+ Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software.

+ Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.

+ Develops 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.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting or related degree from an accredited program and 3 years of experience in related industry Required or

+ Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience Required

+ Prior experience associated with utility operations, planning, or consulting.

+ Experience with building and updating financial models or rate models for utilities or other similar businesses, conducting cost of service and rate design studies for municipal, investor owned, and cooperative utilities, conducting business case analysis of new and existing utility technologies including solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, LTE networks, or cogeneration systems.

+ Ability to execute various utility financial evaluations and studies.

+ Knowledge of financial statements and reporting for municipal, investor owned, and cooperative electric utilities and water and wastewater utilities.

+ Knowledge of electric, water, and wastewater utility infrastructure assets, operations, and business structures.

+ 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 financial and rate 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.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred or

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Engineering

**Primary Location** US-CA-Brea

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**About 1898 & Co.** 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

**Req ID:** 251492

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-VR #E98