Transmission & Distribution Director- South Market

Job Family:

Management Consulting, Power Systems Engineering Consulting, Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a consulting leader to drive growth in Guidehouse’s Energy Providers Practice through crafting, selling, and overseeing delivery of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and infrastructure resiliency opportunities to support our clients in navigating the evolving transition to a clean, distributed, and customer-centric energy system. You will lead in the identification and building of new, transformational offerings for our clients as they relate to energy system resilience. You will be responsible for identifying trends at the cutting edge of infrastructure resilience strategy, assisting with solution development, supporting associated business development activities, and managing the delivery of client engagements. You will collaborate with other Guidehouse teams and external alliance partners on activities and opportunities related to infrastructure resilience. Infrastructure resilience opportunities may include but are not limited to; assisting clients improve their restoration and reconstruction processes, evaluating extreme natural disasters as well as climate change physical risk, developing resilient investment/adaptation programs, supporting clients with cost recovery regulatory filing and stakeholder engagement, and implementing capital investment programs. You will lead opportunity pursuits, position and sell solutions, and deliver client engagements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop/expand long-term client relationships in the South and Mid-Atlantic region that will lead to repeat business and meeting and exceeding annual sales targets
• Collaborate with Account Directors, Solutions team, and other Delivery team members to sell, close, and deliver solutions and strategies related to infrastructure and energy system resilience, covering both electric and gas utilities
• Build deep trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders
• Incorporate a broader range of Guidehouse offerings into infrastructure opportunities within our Energy Provider clients.
• Lead the development (architecture and design) of infrastructure resilience solutions
• Support account planning, opportunity pursuits, and engagement delivery
• Identify, analyze, and support the development of infrastructure resilience solutions and engagements
• Apply knowledge of infrastructure planning, engineering, operations, and restoration to support the design of client deliverables
• Serve as a utility risk and infrastructure resiliency subject matter expert for client workshops, sales, and delivery
• Develop methodologies to assess the economic and financial impacts of climate change risk, and to implement resiliency programs
• Contribute to thought leadership that supports Guidehouse’s growth strategy and promotes the Guidehouse brand in the utility risk and infrastructure resiliency space
• Provide mentoring to junior level staff

What You Will Need:

• US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident status (due to the nature of client engagements)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related discipline
• 10+ years of professional work experience with utility consulting organizations (excluding internships, co-ops, graduate research and fellowships)
• Executive level utility consulting experience with an emphasis in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) coupled with a deep background and understanding of infrastructure resiliency trends
• Demonstrable experience leading business development initiatives (writing proposals, identifying opportunities to expand the scope, and/or providing additional services) at a consulting firm for utilities' related clients
• Demonstrable experience delivering operations process improvement, organizational assessments, technology assessments, and disaster response/infrastructure resilience engagements
• Demonstratable analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstratable verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• High degree of self-confidence and determination
• Demonstrable experience managing, coaching, and mentoring staff
• Proven track record managing complex projects and delivering high-quality outputs
• Ability to extract insights and meaning from qualitative and quantitative information and translate into strategic advice for clients
• Ability to travel extensively as needed
• Must currently reside or ability to relocate in the South or Mid-Atlantic US region closer to a key Guidehouse Office​

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a key Guidehouse Office or Client Office location listed in posting
• Advanced degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering preferred), Business Administration, Economics, Policy or Finance
• Program/Project management experience (PMP certification)
• Technology platforms certifications
• Professional designations relevant to this role

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The annual salary range for this position is $190,900.00-$286,300.00. 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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