T&D Technical Services Consultants-Communities, Energy & Infrastructure

Job Family:

Power Systems Engineering Consulting, Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse provides comprehensive and customer-centric solutions for clean energy programs including energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, energy storage, renewable energy, and sustainability programs. We help our clients visualize and identify market opportunities for clean energy programs and then work with them to build and strengthen those programs.

We partner with our clients to design and deliver transformational programs, evaluate and optimize program contributions towards climate, energy, and other goals, and continuously improve the program experience for customers.  As our clients are often large with complex systems, the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services Consultants must demonstrate considerable potential to have the poise, independence, and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the commercial energy provider client environment.  We encourage career development and hiring for the long term.

Key responsibilities for this position may include:

• Data analysis, technical engineering reviews, power systems modeling, and/or primary data collection
• Fact-finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities
• 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
• Assist with power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies
• Help perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis
• Research thermal overloads and help recommend mitigations / transmission upgrades
• Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients and stakeholders

What You Will Need:

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client of engagements
• Consultant I-Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Zero (0) years' experience
• Consultant II-Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering accredited university or college AND One (1+) plus years post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System; Or PhD/Master’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering accredited university or college AND Zero (0) years post-graduation/post-doctoral work experience.
• Senior Consultant-Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND Three (3+) plus years post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System; Or Master’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college AND One (1+) plus year post-graduation work experience within the Bulk Electric System; Or completing a PhD degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college in 2025 AND One (1+) plus year directly relevant Graduate Assistant work with relevant PhD research/course work experience
• 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
• Technical understanding and ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, POWERWORLD Simulator, PSSE, ASPEN, TARA, CAPE, DSA Tools, PSCAD or EMTP
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work onsite in a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
• Staff level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interview process

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Course work and/or internships utilizing one or more of the following power system engineering tools: PSLF, POWERWORLD Simulator, PSSE, ASPEN, TARA, CAPE, DSA Tools, PSCAD or EMTP
• Ability to code and knowledge of coding languages such as R, Python, VA, SQL
• Analytical background
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Heightened attention to detail
• An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement

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The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. 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.

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 [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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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.