Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
None
** Please note that this job posting is for a proposal of a potential client and is not reflective of an awarded job. In addition, we are only collecting resumes and interviewing based off the skillset and qualifications listed. ***
What You Will Do:
The Associate Director in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services plays a key role in developing, proposing, and delivering solutions related to the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) energy grids, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Associate Director-T&D Technical Services position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective regulatory and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Associate Director-T&D Technical Services to have the ability to assume complete ownership of significant projects while at the same time being a part of and leading a team.
The Associate Director-T&D Technical Services will also function as a consultant and must organize their own 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 Associate Director-T&D Technical Services must demonstrate considerable poise and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment. The Associate Director-T&D Technical Services must effectively represent and advocate for Guidehouse and our clients in multiple industry forums.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transmission planning and operations strategy and solutions focused on coordinated operations, infrastructure resilience, and reliability assessments
- Lead competitive intelligence and infrastructure advisory services throughout North America
- Renewable, storage, and DER interconnection analyses
- Impact assessment of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal and state energy policies
What You Will Need:
- Due to nature of client engagements, US Citizenship restrictions apply
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 7+ years of professional working industry experience excluding internships, co-ops, research, and fellowships
- Familiar with FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes
- In-depth knowledge of transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel as needed
- The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
- Currently reside in the contiguous United States
- The salary range for this position may vary depending on degree, work experience and location
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
- Sustainability and/or ESG reporting experience excluding internships, co-ops, graduate research, and fellowships.
- Post graduation management consulting experience
- Bulk Electric System (BES) energy and utilities experience
- Knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions within the major interconnects of the United States
- Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development
- Resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols
- Demonstrated technical understanding of various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PowerGem Tara, etc.
The annual salary range for this position is $144,400.00-$216,600.00. 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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
