Consultant - AI Solutions & Architecture - 1898 & Co.; Kansas

At 1898 & Co., we help our clients unlock the power of data and analytics to shape smarter business strategies and drive innovation. Our Business Intelligence & Analytics team works with electric utilities, energy companies, and other critical infrastructure clients to design, implement, and deliver advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we bring decades of industry expertise and a spirit of innovation to solve some of the most pressing infrastructure challenges of our time.

• Conduct research into the application of analytics to new domains, with a focus on electric utilities and critical infrastructure.

• Apply a pragmatic problem-solving approach to create value while ensuring robustness and data integrity.

• Document and summarize findings, develop visualizations, and communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.

• Envision and design AI-enabled solutions that address challenges such as grid modernization, asset management, outage prediction, renewable integration, and customer engagement.

• Work closely with clients to translate business needs into AI/analytics opportunities and define solution roadmaps.

• Collaborate with technical experts to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with client goals.

• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and evaluate their impact on utility operations.

• Lead workshops and presentations to communicate solution concepts and inspire stakeholder engagement.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams and junior staff.

• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and exploration of AI’s potential.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Ensure QA/QC process adherence and compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of experience in analytics, AI/ML, or utility operations with a strong focus on solution development and strategy. Proficiency with Python and support data and analytics libraries.
• Strong familiarity with the electric utility industry, its data domains (AMI, SCADA, GIS, asset/customer systems), and its operational challenges.
• Working knowledge of AI and analytics methods (machine learning, predictive modeling, data visualization) with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts.
• Passion for continual learning and applying new AI/analytics advancements to solve real-world industry challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both executives and technical teams.
• Consulting or client-facing experience strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Engineering, Math, or related field from an accredited program and 7 years of related experience
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred
• 5 years of experience in analytics, AI/ML, or utility operations with a strong focus on solution development and strategy preferred
• Proficiency with Python and support data and analytics libraries preferred
• Strong familiarity with the electric utility industry, its data domains (AMI, SCADA, GIS, asset/customer systems), and its operational challenges preferred
• Working knowledge of AI and analytics methods (machine learning, predictive modeling, data visualization) with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts preferred
• Passion for continual learning and applying new AI/analytics advancements to solve real-world industry challenges preferred
  
  Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both executives and technical teams preferred.
• Consulting or client-facing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated application of analytics…