RAM Analysis Specialist

About the role

The RAM Analysis Specialist plays a key role in expanding Black & Veatch’s rapidly growing RAM consulting practice. This role combines technical RAM modeling, client-facing advisory work, and strategic growth contributions, with opportunities to work across U.S. and global project teams supporting various solutions, including data centers, asset management, reliability and maintenance management, and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality RAM models and model complex interconnected systems across: data center electrical systems, mechanical cooling systems, on-site and behind-the-meter power generation resources, natural gas infrastructure, and battery and microgrid systems.
• Conduct sensitivity studies and scenario analyses to identify failure bottlenecks and single points of failure.
• Translate complex reliability modeling outputs into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences, and prepare and deliver client-ready reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support the facilitation of client workshops, design reviews, and technical alignment meetings.
• Support development and refinement of Black & Veatch’s proprietary RAM modeling tools and workflows.
• Support business development activities and provide RAM expertise for proposals.
• Proactively develop additional knowledge in RAM modeling and related topics, and participate in professional development activities, including presenting at conferences. Support knowledge management through mentoring and helping grow the RAM modeling team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).
• 4+ years of experience in RAM analysis, reliability engineering, or system modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-engineers.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following tools: Monte Carlo RAM simulation platforms, Reliability block diagram modeling tools, PTC Windchill Reliability, @Risk, ReliaSoft, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with industry reliability standards such as IEEE Gold Book.

Skills

• Experience supporting hyperscalers, data center developers, utilities, or IPPs.
• Prior data center electrical or mechanical design experience.
• Experience modeling power generation technologies (simple cycle, combined cycle, fuel cells, engines, BESS, etc.).
• Familiarity with natural gas distribution reliability.
• Experience developing or refining custom reliability software.