Grid Systems Consultant – 1898 & Co. (Kansas City)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Country: United States

Category: Other

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: February 9, 2026

Job ID: 643122

Job Description

Job Title: Grid Systems Consultant
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114
Contract length: 12-month Contract
Pay: $65/hr - $90/hr


Grid Systems Consultant Qualifications 
  • 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 of Oracle’s Utilities Network Management System (NMS) OMS experience
  • 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
  • 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
Grid Systems Consultant Description
  • 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

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