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

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Power Systems Engineering Consulting

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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 draws heavily upon analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential for effective regulatory and strategic consulting engagements. The incumbent leads projects and takes full ownership while working as part of a technical team, acting as an advisory consultant and managing tasks and schedules to deliver high‑quality, client‑ready work for large clients with complex systems.

• 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 swiftly 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.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident due to nature of client engagements and critical infrastructure data.
• Either a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering AND 7+ years post‑graduation work experience in the utilities industry; or a Master’s degree AND 5+ years post‑graduation work experience; or a Ph.D. AND 3+ years post‑doctoral work experience in the utilities industry.
• Technical understanding of 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 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.

• 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.
• 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, 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 that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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