Hybrid Associate Director – T&D Technical Services

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

Associate Director – T&D Technical Services

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$122,000 - $203,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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