Internship Utility Accounting Jobs in California

At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, our Energy & Utilities team helps clients navigate technical, economic, and regulatory challenges across power generation and delivery systems. We support utilities, developers, and investors through planning, analysis, and advisory services that enable reliable, costeffective, and sustainable energy solutions.
 

We are seeking an Energy & Utilities Analyst (i.e. Assistant Electrical Engineer) to support consulting engagements focused on power system analysis, planning, and asset evaluation. This role provides technical and analytical support to project teams performing engineering, financial, and economic studies for transmission and distribution systems and electric generation. The Analyst will work under the guidance of consultants and project managers to deliver highquality analyses and contribute to informed client decisionmaking.
 

What You'll Do

• Perform a range of technical and analytical support activities related to power systems planning consulting, including:
  • Support power system studies involving generation and transmission and distribution systems, including power flow, stability, short circuit, transient, and reliability analysis
  • Assist with power supply planning, resource evaluation, and system expansion studies for both fossil and renewable generation assets
  • Support engineering, performance, and benchmarking evaluations of power plants and delivery systems
• Analyze engineering, operational, and economic data to support technical assessments and consulting studies.
• Assist in the development of lifecycle cost analyses, incorporating capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance assumptions, and economic forecasts.
• Support financial and economic evaluations, including cost benefit analysis and investment planning assessments.
• Assist with technical and regulatory impact assessments, evaluating implications of policies, standards, and regulatory requirements on utility systems.
• Support transmission and distribution modeling and study work using industrystandard power system software tools.
• Contribute to site assessments, due diligence activities, and condition assessments for utility infrastructure and assets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of engineering drawings, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Support risk assessments related to technical, operational, and business considerations for utility projects.
• Develop technical reports and client presentations that summarize analysis, assumptions, and recommendations.
• Support project teams with client deliverables, including engineering reviews, financial analysis, and planning studies for utility systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support multiple Energy & Utilities consulting engagements as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related degree from an accredited program required. 
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program strongly preferred. 
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.