Senior Consultant-Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services

Guidehouse Inc.
Sacramento, CA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $133,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Python (Programming Language) SQL Databases Programming Languages

Job description

  • Manage and act as technical solution delivery lead/consultant on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, generation additions, and retirements
  • 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
  • Perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies
  • Perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis, and recommend mitigations
  • Develop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation based analysis

Requirements

The Senior Consultant-Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services plays a key role in developing, delivering, and supporting technical solutions related to the power grid, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Senior Consultant-T&D Technical Services position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, technical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective T&D studies/analysis and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Senior Consultant-T&D Technical Services to have the ability to learn and eventually assume the responsibilities of project management of significant projects while at the same time being a part of a project delivery team., * Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, due to nature of client engagements

  • Senior Consultant - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 3+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships; Or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 1+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships; Or Completing a PhD degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college in 2026 AND One (1+) plus year directly relevant Graduate Assistant/Research work with relevant PhD research/course work experience
  • Managing Consultant - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 5+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships; Or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 3+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, fellowships; Or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 1+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops or fellowships
  • 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
  • Familiarity with or ability to quickly become adept at 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
  • Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Preference will be given to candidates who live within a reasonable driving distance of a listed Guidehouse Office or Client Office
  • Consulting experience within the utilities industry
  • Post graduation work experience using one or more of the following power systems engineering tools: PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSATools / PSCAD or EMPT
  • Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions, especially western markets and CAISO
  • Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols
  • Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development
  • Ability to code and knowledge of coding languages such as R, Python, VA, SQL

Benefits & conditions

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. 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 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.

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