Grid Systems Consultant

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

• Schedule :
• 12 Month Contract-to-Hire
• Location :
• Kansas City, MO
• Pay :
• 70-75 / hr
• Depending on Experience)
• Client :
• Division of Burns & McDonnell
• Job Description :

1898 & 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 primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the successful execution of the service offerings to modernize operations, enhance reliability, and adopt advanced grid technologies for a resilient, future-ready grid.

The Grid Systems Consultant will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assist clients through every phase of their modernization journey, from strategy development, capability assessment, and business case analysis to requirements definition, RFP development, software selection, and program management. This position will also support system integration and implementation services, including the design, build, testing, and deployment of advanced technology solutions in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Outage Management Systems (OMS), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS).

Key responsibilities also include gathering and analyzing client requirements, supporting the development of project roadmaps, facilitating workshops, preparing technical documentation, and providing operational support post-deployment.

Success in this role requires foundational knowledge of grid management technologies, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a client-facing environment. The Grid Systems Consultant plays a vital part in ensuring project quality, upholding best practices, and embracing continuous improvement, ultimately helping utilities realize sustainable, innovative outcomes in their transformation programs.

• Responsibilities :
• Support the delivery and implementation of SCADA, EMS, OMS, DMS, ADMS, and DERMS solutions under the direction of senior team members, contributing to client modernization and operations improvement efforts.
• 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.
• Requirements :
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited program and min 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Minimum 8 years working in the Electric Utility Industry or equivalent.
• Experience with electric utility clients implementing and integrating operational systems such as OMS, DMS, ADMS, AMI, Distribution Automation, and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is preferred.
• Preferred : Experience with the AspenTech monarch platform.
• Strong ability to influence or lead project execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading-edge applications (s), operations technology, and solutions utilizing various industry standard tools.
• Experience with a variety of project execution methodologies, including but not limited to Waterfall and Agile.
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