Senior Consultant-Transmission & Distribution Technical Services - Guidehouse

Job Family:
Power Systems Engineering Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
None

Job Posting

The Senior Consultant-Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services plays a key role in developing, delivering, and supporting technical solutions related to the power grid, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Senior Consultant -T&D Technical Services position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, technical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective T&D studies/analysis and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Senior Consultant -T&D Technical Services to have the ability to learn and eventually assume the responsibilities of project management of significant projects while at the same time being a part of a project delivery team.

What You Will Do:

The Senior Consultant - T&D Technical Services must organize all tasks and schedules in carrying out substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work. As our clients are often large with complex systems, the Senior Consultant - T&D Technical Services must demonstrate considerable potential to have the poise, independence, and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and act as technical solution delivery lead/consultant on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, and generation additions & retirements
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly grasp various transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures, and ability to apply Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analysis
• Perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies
• Perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis
• Study thermal overloads and recommend mitigations / transmission upgrades
• Develop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation based analysis

What You Will Need:

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client of engagements
• Senior Consultant-Bachelor's degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND 3+ years post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System; Or PhD/Master's degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND 1+ year post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System
• Managing Consultant-Bachelor's degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND 5+ years post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System; Or PhD/Master's degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND 3+ year post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System
• In-depth knowledge of transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint
• Familiarity with and ability to quickly become adept at FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes
• Technical understanding and ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, POWERWORLD Simulator, PSSE, ASPEN, TARA, CAPE, DSA Tools, PSCAD or EMTP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
• Staff level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interview process

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
• Post graduation work experience using one or more of the following power systems engineering tools: PSLF, POWERWORLD Simulator, PSSE, ASPEN, TARA, CAPE, DSA Tools, PSCAD or EMTP
• Consulting experience within the utilities industry
• Work experience with transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint
• Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols
• Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development
• Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions, especially CAISO

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The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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