Consultant - Energy Strategy (Remote)

About the position 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 national 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. Requirements • 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 preferred. • 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. • Demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience. Nice-to-haves • 3 to 5 years' experience in electric utility ratemaking, utility accounting, or regulatory strategy. Benefits • Work-from-home options available. • Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job

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