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About the role
- Associate Director leading T&D Technical Services solutions for energy grids at Guidehouse. Engaging in regulatory consulting, project management, and business analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead competitive intelligence and infrastructure advisory services throughout North America
- Impact assessment of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal and state energy policies
- Manage and act as the principle technical solution delivery leader 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 identify the correct Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analysis
- Oversee and at times perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis
- Study thermal overloads and recommend mitigations / transmission upgrades
- Oversee and develop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation-based analysis
- Mentor junior consultants in expanding their individual know-how and business acumen on energy markets, business development and client management skills.
Requirements
- Due to the nature of client engagements applicants must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND SEVEN (7+) years post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System;
- Or Master’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND FIVE (5+) plus years post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System;
- Or PhD degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering AND THREE (3+) plus years management consulting experience in the utilities industry focused on electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, and generation additions & retirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work onsite in Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
Benefits
- 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
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