Associate Director - Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services

About the role

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 role requires a strong blend of analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills, and involves leading and owning projects while working collaboratively with a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform data analysis, technical engineering reviews, power systems modeling, and/or primary data collection.
• Fact-find, research, and analyze on energy-related activities.
• Familiarize with or quickly grasp various transmission planning concepts, practices, and procedures, and 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
• 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.
• Post graduation consulting experience within the utilities industry.
• Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions, especially western markets and CAISO.
• Familiarity with resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols.
• Ability to code and knowledge of coding languages such as R, Python, VA, SQL.

Skills

• 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 EMTP.

Benefits

• Annual salary range for this position is $122,000.00-$203,000.00.
• Comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
• Benefits include Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance, Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays, 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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. 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.