Burns & McDonnell · 22 hours ago
Grid Systems Consultant - 1898 & Co.
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell, is seeking a Grid Systems Consultant to support the delivery of comprehensive grid management systems consulting services for electric utility clients. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to assist clients in modernizing operations and adopting advanced grid technologies.
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Responsibilities
Assist in commissioning, testing, and deployment activities for grid management systems, following established processes and industry best practices
Contribute to troubleshooting, field support, and project coordination activities aimed at optimizing and maintaining advanced grid systems and applications (e.g., FLISR, VVO, DER integration)
Participate in requirements gathering, data analysis, and business process documentation to inform the design and configuration of client solutions
Collaborate on project planning, budgeting, and execution tasks—supporting the development of detailed project plans, tracking milestones, and preparing documentation for status updates
Contribute to analysis, design, build, configuration, and testing activities across project lifecycles, including defect triage and deployment support
Assist with project management activities such as scheduling, communication, and task tracking using methodologies like Waterfall or Agile, as directed
Prepare and maintain quality deliverables, technical documentation, and client presentations, ensuring alignment with project goals and company standards
Support the facilitation of workshops, meetings, and training sessions with clients and project stakeholders
Aid in the development and implementation of change management and business process design activities, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to address operational needs
Assist with software selection activities, including requirements definition, RFP development, vendor evaluation, and solution demonstrations
Help to ensure compliance with company safety protocols and site policies
Contribute to operational support and post-deployment activities, including training, documentation updates, and ongoing client assistance
Foster teamwork and maintain effective communication with internal teams, clients, and vendors
Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery, team objectives, and client success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program and 3 years of relevant experience required
Demonstrated enterprise system implementation skills
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
Ability to independently solve problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines, and to be effective in on-site work environments
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, including the 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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