Description
transmission planning
power analysis
stability simulation
short‑circuit
dynamic modeling
reliability criteria
Responsibilities include leading technical solution delivery for transmission planning studies, applying reliability criteria to determine transmission needs, generation additions, and retirements, and performing a range of power systems analyses such as feasibility, system impact, and generator interconnection studies. The consultant will also conduct steady‑state, dynamic stability, voltage stability, and short‑circuit simulations, recommend mitigations, and develop or fine‑tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter‑based resources.
- Lead technical solution delivery for electrical transmission system planning studies.
- Apply transmission planning reliability criteria to determine requirements, generation additions, and retirements.
- Perform power systems analyses including feasibility studies, system impact studies, and generator interconnection studies.
- Conduct steady‑state, dynamic stability, voltage stability, and short‑circuit simulations and recommend mitigations.
- Develop and fine‑tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter‑based resources for stability/transient analysis.
Requirements
power systems
bes experience
pslf
ferc
python
problem solving
The Senior Consultant‑Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services role is a key position in power systems engineering consulting, focused on delivering technical solutions for the power grid and supporting a clean energy future. The role blends analytical, technical, creative, and interpersonal skills to conduct T&D studies, analyses, and strategy consulting, with the potential to assume project management responsibilities while contributing as part of a delivery team.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering with the requisite years of Bulk Electric System (BES) professional experience. They should have proficiency with power system engineering tools (e.g., PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, Aspen, TARA, CAPE, DSATools, PSCAD, EMPT), understand FERC, NERC, and state regulatory processes, possess strong oral and written communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, and be able to travel and work on‑site at Guidehouse or client locations.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
- Bachelor’s (3+ years BES experience) or Master’s (1+ years BES) in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, or Ph.D. completed by 2026 with relevant research.
- Meet Bulk Electric System professional work experience requirements as specified per degree level.
- Proficiency with power systems engineering tools such as PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, Aspen, TARA, CAPE, DSATools, PSCAD, or EMPT.
- Familiarity with FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes.
- Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to travel and work on‑site at Guidehouse or client locations.
- Preference for candidates residing within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse or client office.
- Consulting experience within the utilities industry.
- Post‑graduation work experience using one or more power systems engineering tools (e.g., PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE).
- Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations, especially Western markets and CAISO.
- Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols.
- Familiarity with competitive transmission development processes.
- Coding skills in languages such as R, Python, VBA, or SQL.
Benefits
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive salary range of $80,000–$133,000, a discretionary variable incentive bonus, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, paid personal and family sick time, company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, professional development, employee referral program, corporate‑sponsored events, emergency backup childcare, and a mobility stipend.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Paid personal and family sick time and company holidays.
- Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility.
- Parental leave and adoption assistance benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance coverage.
- Health Savings Account and flexible spending accounts for dental/vision and dependent care.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Tuition reimbursement and personal development opportunities.
- Skills development, certifications, and employee referral program.
- Corporate‑sponsored events, community outreach initiatives, and emergency backup childcare.
- Mobility stipend for relocation or travel support.
Training + Development
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