Associate Director -T&D Technical Services

Guidehouse • Boulder, CO

120d • $122,000 - $203,000

About The Position

The Associate Director Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services plays a key role in leading, developing, proposing, and delivering solutions related to the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) energy grids. The 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 lead and have the ability to assume complete ownership of significant projects while at the same time being a part of a technical team. The Associate Director-T&D Technical Services will also function as an advisory 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 Guidehouse and our clients in multiple industry forums.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
• Post graduation 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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees