Associate Technical Consultant - Substation (Chicago)

Description

• Approve go/no-go decisions for specific pursuits in chosen area(s) of technology.
• Present to technical societies related to the area(s) of expertise by working group membership, development of industry standards and publishing and presenting technical papers.
• Develop and deliver training classes to share technical knowledge and expertise.
• Manage key pursuits in chosen area(s) of technology.
• Responsible for strategic insight for the firm's ability to market technical services to clients. Lead efforts to increase the firm's market share for consulting services in the chosen area(s) of technology by securing additional projects and clients.
• Manage client requests and offer guidance in the understanding and execution of complex, non-traditional systems.
• Manage relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to staff.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Ensure compliance with company site safety policies.
• Direct proposal efforts and requests for qualifications to obtain consulting assignments in chosen area(s) of technology to achieve stated targets and budgets and standards for financial performance. Present project budgets and estimates.
• Compile, implement and validate internal standards and technical specifications related to the area(s) of expertise.

Requirements

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Master Degree in Engineering. The Engineering degree shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise. and 12 years of applicable experience Required or
• Demonstrated network of external colleagues and vendors within their chosen area(s) of expertise.
• PhD in Engineering. The Engineering degree shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise. and 10 years of applicable experience Required
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with existing clients and develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Capable of independently solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Expert critical thinking skills.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management and clients.
• Recognized internally and externally as a technical resource for a process, equipment or technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state of the art technology applied to their chosen area(s) of expertise.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Required
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering. The Engineering degree shall be appropriately aligned with the chosen area(s) of expertise. and 13 years of applicable experience Required or
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Expert computer skills using industry relevant software.
• Expert written and oral communications skills, to include Blue Quill award, Toastmasters program and Dialogue training.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with equipment vendors.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance