Managing Consultant (Transmission)

Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field. Demonstrated hands-on experience or extensive knowledge in energy-related practice areas. 5-8 years of experience in an energy-related field with a utility with a specific focus on the power electric sector. Prior experience/subject matter expertise in electric transmission development or planning (e.g. interconnection and deliverability concepts, corridor/ROW and permitting basics, capital planning, utility regulation). Extensive project management experience leading collaborative project efforts. Experience crafting a clear and compelling message both in writing and via presentations. Demonstrated experience working directly with stakeholders or customers. Aptitude to write and communicate clearly. Demonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projects. High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling methods and/or programming knowledge and experience. Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff.

Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing report subsections. Conduct independent research using ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions. Fulfill end-to-end project obligations. Deliver presentations to customers and reply to questions. Develop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool, gathering relevant data, and vetting results. Oversee or assist in management of existing tools as needed. Oversee or implement major revisions to toolkits. Apply core QA/QC best practices. Lead proposal writing on small/medium projects. Translate results of research and evaluations into clear visual representations. Head the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be client-ready. Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan. Track and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan. Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use. Assist with internal initiatives as needed.