Energy Transformation Project Management Consultant

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

Interested in working with talented people developing innovative solutions to some of the energy industry’s most complex and challenging problems? We are Guidehouse, a leading consulting firm serving public sector and commercials clients with specialized capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management. We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact. By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.

The Guidehouse Energy, Sustainability, & Infrastructure (ES&I) team provides strategic, management, and policy consulting to clients across the energy value chain that aim to support and finance the energy transition. Our team works with utility clients in the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Central region of the US to deliver the next generation of solutions for a decarbonized and resilient energy future. We combine our managing consulting, project management, client engagement, market knowledge, and years of experience working with utilities with strategic perspectives on energy transformation.

What You Will Do

The Energy Transformation Project Management Consultant will help to manage projects for our clients to strategize, plan, implement, and evaluate transformational initiatives. Energy Transformation Projects may include infrastructure resiliency and reliability design, grid modernization, customer-centric solutions for clean energy programs, climate risks and resilience planning, and data-driven mobility strategy. In this role you will learn, be challenged, and develop skills you need to succeed. We are looking for an experience utilities management consultant with passion for creative problem solving, client service, and project management who is interested in growing their expertise and industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

Leading your team in creative problem solving and outcome driven solutions for clients

Managing teams to provide detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities

Performing, advising, and reviewing technology assessments, statistical analyses, and economic analyses

Facilitating meetings and working sessions between client departments and organizations to lead discussions, form relationships and facilitate consensus-building

Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients through reports and presentations

Organizing and preparing reports, presentations, and other documents for client deliverables

Working effectively with colleagues and client staff as part of a project team, delegating work and managing colleagues as needed; work independently as needed

What You Will Need

US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident status (due to the nature of client engagements)

Bachelor’s degree and 7 plus years of relevant industry or consulting experience (excluding internships/coops, or fellowships); Or Master’s degree and 5 plus years of relevant industry or consulting experience (excluding internships/coops, or fellowships)

Consulting or management consulting experience within the utilities industry excluding Oil &Gas

Demonstrated experience leading teams, including advanced organizational and project management skills

A high level of understanding of utility grid modernization, electric transmission and distribution infrastructure planning, and asset management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Client service orientation

Experienced in developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with data analytics

An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement

Tireless attention to detail in all prior experience (academic and professional)

Superior interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate as a part of team, as well as to work independently

Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines

Ability to travel as needed

Must currently reside or ability to relocate, at own expense, in the South or Mid-Atlantic US region (key Guidehouse offices in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC Metro area) within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office

What Would Be Nice To Have

Preference will be given to candidates currently residing within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse office or Client Office

Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint

Understanding of business and project management fundamentals

Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data

A history of successful, creative problem-solving within the utilities industry

Excitement to explore the underlying cause of the observation and result

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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