Chad Swope

About Chad Swope

I am a senior consultant within 1898 & Co, a part of Burns & McDonnell. I bring over a decade of experience in the technical development, optimization, and implementation of combined cycle, simple cycle, combined heat and power, repower, biomass, and coal generation projects. I have experience with unit parameter modeling and optimization, condition assessments, economic analysis, conceptual design, long term service agreement evaluations and negotiations, and due diligence evaluations.We understand that robust solutions need to work in the real world, not just exist on the drawing board. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel your future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.If I can help you with a project or if you’d like to join our team, send me an email at c••••••••@1898andco.com

Experience

1. Offering Director - Thermal Generation Project Development

   1898 & Co.

   Jan 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

Education

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  B.S., Mechanical Engineering

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Steam Blows
• Epc
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Commissioning
• Power Generation
• Combined Cycle Startup
• Thermal Performance
• Gatecycle
• Power Plants