Managing Consultant- Infrastructure Resilience

Guidehouse•Boston, MA

1d•$118,000 - $196,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant in its Power Systems Engineering Consulting job family who is passionate about creative problem-solving, client service, project management, and developing expertise and industry relationships. The role focuses on energy-related research and analysis, particularly climate resilience and adaptation, grid modernization, and sustainability. The consultant will work with public and private sources of downscaled climate data and analyze client assets using techniques such as nearest-neighbor analysis. They will conduct statistical and economic analyses, prepare client-facing materials, present findings, and contribute as part of project teams while also working independently when needed. Travel may be required up to 25%, and the position may be performed in a Guidehouse office or client office.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen due to the nature of client engagements.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Five or more years of relevant utilities industry or consulting experience, excluding internships, co-ops, graduate research, and fellowships.
Relevant work experience related to climate resilience and adaptation, grid modernization, sustainability, or similar areas.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and lead technical project workstreams, including managing junior-level analysts.
Client service orientation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience developing and delivering presentations in PowerPoint.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with data analytics.
Strong interest in business strategy, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
Inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement.
Tireless attention to detail in academic and professional experience.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan activities, and meet deadlines.
Highly developed organizational and management skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work in a Guidehouse office or client office.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM field.
Engineering-relevant energy industry, utility, and/or consulting experience.
Knowledge of and experience with climate and weather models and datasets.
Knowledge of geospatial visualization tools such as ArcGIS.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience creating models in Excel and/or using R or other programming languages such as Python.
Ability to visualize data, synthesize insights, and tell stories with data.
History of successful, creative problem-solving.
Interest in exploring the underlying causes of observations and results.
Experience conducting research and analysis on energy efficiency, grid modernization, renewable energy, customer programs, new business models, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Contribute to creative problem-solving to drive outcomes for clients.
Provide detailed fact-finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities, particularly climate resilience and adaptation, grid modernization, and sustainability.
Work with public and private sources of downscaled climate data, download the data, and isolate it to client assets using methods such as nearest-neighbor analysis.
Perform statistical and economic analyses using Excel, R, and Python.
Prepare workshop and meeting materials, attend sessions, and summarize outcomes.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for client deliverables.
Present results of assigned tasks and analyses in a way that resonates with clients.
Work effectively with colleagues and client staff as part of a project team, and work independently as needed.
Lead project technical workstreams, including managing junior-level analysts.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.