Associate Director - Transmission & Distribution; T&D Technical Services

What You Will Do

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. It is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective regulatory and general strategy consulting engagements. The Associate Director must lead, assume complete ownership of projects, and work as part of a technical team.

The Associate Director also functions as an advisory consultant, organizing tasks and schedules for substantial business analyses and delivering high‑quality, client‑ready work. They must demonstrate poise, independence, and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in client environments.

• Lead and perform 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 apply 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 knowledge and business acumen on energy markets, business development, and client management skills.

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to the 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 and five (5+) plus years, OR PhD and three (3+) plus years post‑doctoral experience.
• Technical understanding of or ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, POWERWORLD Simulator, PSSE, ASPEN, TARA, CAPE, DSATools, PSCAD, or EMPT.
• In‑depth knowledge of transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint.
• Familiarity with 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 the Guidehouse Office or client office location.

• Preference for candidates within reasonable driving distance of a core Guidehouse or client office location.
• Post‑graduation work experience using one or more power systems engineering tools mentioned above.
• Post‑graduation consulting experience within the utilities industry.
• 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 languages such as R, Python, VBA, SQL.

The annual salary range for this position is $–$. 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.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package reflecting our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid…