Utility Transmission Planning Associate Director – Energy Markets West

Job Family :

Management Consulting, Power Systems Engineering Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

The Associate Director (AD) Transmission Planning-Energy Markets West plays a key role in developing, proposing, and delivering solutions related to Transmission Planning, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This AD Transmission Planning 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 AD Transmission Planning to have the ability to assume complete ownership of significant West Energy Market projects while at the same time being a part of and leading a team. The AD Transmission Planning will also function as a consultant and must organize their own tasks and schedules in conducting substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work. As our clients are often large with complex systems, the AD Transmission Planning must demonstrate considerable poise and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment. The AD Transmission Planning must effectively represent and advocate for Guidehouse and our clients in multiple industry forums.

Key Responsibilities:

Transmission planning (and operations) strategy and solutions focused on coordinated operations, infrastructure resilience, and reliability assessments

Lead projects for key accounts in the United States, primarily located in the Western Interconnection

Represent clients at industry groups, including WECC, WestConnect, and other regional groups

Act as Subject Matter Expert for compliance matters/obligations

Lead impact assessment of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal and state energy policies

What You Will Need :

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering

7 plus years of professional working industry experience excluding internships, co-ops, research, and fellowships

Experience as a consultant (external/Internal) or management consulting in the utilities industry to include experience working directly with clients

Knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions within the major interconnects of the United States

Experience with WECC and other regional planning agencies

Familiar with FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes

Demonstrated technical understanding of various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PowerGem Tara, etc.

In-depth knowledge of transmission system from a planning and operations standpoint

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel

Currently reside in or ability to relocate to California

Ability to work onsite in Guidehouse office or Client Office location

Due to nature of client engagements, must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

The staff level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interview process

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Executive level energy business experience with a deep background in the energy utility industry

Successful business development history in excess of $3MM

Experience in Western Interconnection markets preferably in California

Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development

Generation and transmission interconnection planning practices and protocols, including understanding of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and required modeling approaches

Experience in Transmission Operations and Distribution modeling

The annual salary range for this position is $144,400.00-$216,600.00. 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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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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