Energy & Utilities Analyst, Electrical- Grid Modernization & Distribution (Chicago)
Burns & McDonnell — Chicago, IL
Posted: 2026-10-01
Job Description
• Burns & McDonnell seeks a New Grad Energy & Utilities Analyst in Chicago, IL, supporting electric-grid modernization, transmission/distribution, and utility consulting projects.
• Conduct power-system planning and operations analyses, including power flow, transient, stability, short-circuit, electromagnetic-transient, reliability, and economic-dispatch studies.
• Perform technical, engineering, economic, financial, lifecycle-cost, risk, generation, and regulatory-impact assessments for fossil-fuel and renewable power systems.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analyses, drawings, and contract-administration materials.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; permanent work authorization without sponsorship; Microsoft Office proficiency; and strong analytical, communication, collaboration, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Full-time role with no travel; compensation is $85,000–$105,000 yearly.