Consultant - Energy Strategy (Remote)

Job Description

GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a

Consultant

in the Transmission Services Department. This position is based out of the Marietta (Atlanta), GA office with work-from-home options available. The primary responsibilities and required skills are listed below.

Responsibilities

Direct the monitoring, participation and strategy for GDS Clients in regional transmission forums.

Support development of expert witness testimony in transmission system matters at the FERC and State level for our Clients.

Monitor FERC for relevant filings on and regional transmission policy initiatives, provide summaries of said filings for our Clients and serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for FERC transmission policies.

Serve as primary representative for regional transmission organization working groups on behalf of GDS clients

Serve as subject matter expert for FERC transmission policy matters.

Manager - Serve as the technical supervisor of Associate, Engineer, Lead, Project Lead, or Senior Project Lead staff.

Experience and Skills

Required Bachelor degree in Engineering, Management, Pre-Law or Public Policy.

Must pass a Background Check before employment and again at least once every 7-years

Knowledge of FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs, Interconnection policy, or transmission planning and cost allocation

Working knowledge of Open Access Same-time Information System

Minimum of 7 to 10 years' experience in the electric utility industry directly related to transmission operation, planning or policy

3 to 5 years' experience in electric utility ratemaking, utility accounting, or regulatory strategy

Manager - Demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience.

Up to 50% travel to regional stakeholder, FERC and industry meetings.

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization: or Permanent of USA or Canada. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.