Guidehouse

Managing Consultant – Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services

Guidehouse

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Houston • Colorado • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,000 - $196,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead and perform data analysis, technical engineering reviews, power systems modeling, and/or primary data collection.
  • Fact-finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities.
  • 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.
  • Develop and perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies.
  • Build, enhance, and perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis.
  • Research thermal overloads and help recommend mitigations / transmission upgrades.
  • Effectively communicate solutions and new strategies to clients and stakeholders.
  • 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

  • Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements and critical infrastructure data.
  • Managing Consultant -Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Five (5+) plus years post-graduation work experience in the Utilities industry; Or Master’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Three (3+) plus year post-graduation work experience in the Utilities industry; Or PhD in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND One (1+) plus year post-graduation work experience in the Utilities industry.
  • Associate Director -Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation work experience in the Utilities industry; Or Master’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Five (5+) plus year post-graduation work experience in the Utilities industry; Or PhD in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Three (3+) plus year post-doctoral work experience in the Utilities industry.
  • Technical understanding of or the ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSATools / PSCAD or EMPT
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data analysispower systems modelingtransmission planningsteady state simulationdynamic stability simulationvoltage stability simulationshort circuit analysisthermal overload analysisdynamic modelinggenerator interconnection studies
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmentoringbusiness developmentclient management