Senior Consultant - Generation Services Share LinkedIn Twitter

GDS Associates, Inc. has an excitingand challenging opportunity with advancement and growth potential for anexperienced engineering professional to work in our Planning & AdvisoryBusiness Unit. This person will provide technical project oversight, analytical,and project management support, with an emphasis on generation projects. Keyresponsibilities will include working with supply planning and generationexperts on teams involving generation development projects, providing technicalsupport on generation project performance, and selection of generationtechnologies in Integrated Resource Planning (IRP).

GDS is a nationwide multi-service engineering and consulting firm specializingin the energy utilities industry. We have a significant and growingpractice in the power supply planning area representing utility and developerclients in strategic procurement, planning, market optimization, and effectivemanagement of power supply resources in markets across the U.S. This role ispivotal in guiding clients through strategic decisions and execution of procurementand/or development of generation assets, ensuring technical excellence,regulatory compliance, and financial viability.

Responsibilities:
The position will evaluate complex generation projects, ensuring regulatorycompliance, and providing authoritative guidance throughout planning,construction, and operational phases. Working under limited supervision, theposition requires strong senior experience in understanding complex powermarket and generation issues to perform the following:

• Generation Strategy &Planning: Lead feasibility studies,resource assessments, and the development of long-term generationstrategies tailored to client objectives.
• Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate generationtechnologies based on client needs, regulatory environment, and markettrends. This includes defining performance of generation technologies invarious configurations and operating environments.
• Cost Estimation & FinancialModeling: Build detailed capital andoperational cost models across multiple generation platforms to supportbusiness case development and investment decisions.
• Contracting & Procurement: Support RFP development, bid evaluation, and contractnegotiations for PPA, EPC, OEM, and O&M services.
• Construction & ExecutionOversight: Serve as a technical advisorand Owner's Engineer during project construction, ensuring adherence toscope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Operational Support &Performance Optimization:Advise on commissioning, performance optimization, and asset managementstrategies.
• Decommissioning Strategy: Assist clients in planning and executing end-of-lifestrategies for generation assets.
• Project Management: Lead and manage projects from initiation tocompletion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meetthe required scope and quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously develop subjectmatter expertise in a particular practice or focus area by activelycontributing to above listed activities and pursing activities/work invarious disciplines and staying abreast of current/hot topics to broadenand build upon subject matter knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference for mechanical engineeringor similar technical engineering andpower generation industry-related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiencyin thermodynamics, understanding of generation systems performance, andpower generation facility operations is necessary.
• Candidates holding a valid Professional Engineering license arepreferred.
• Deep technical expertise acrossa range of generation technologies, including Combined Cycle, SimpleCycle, Reciprocating Engines, Coal, and emerging solutions such ashydrogen and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) generation.
• Strong background inutility-scale project development, operations, and asset lifecyclemanagement.
• Ideal candidate will haveengineering design and/or construction experience on power generationprojects.
• In-depth knowledge ofregulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and grid interconnectionrequirements.
• Experience with comparative analysis of renewable resources, batterystorage, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and energy efficiency as aresource. Experience with financial planning a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years' directly related work experience.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limitedsupervision.
• Solid problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Business development skills are a plus.

Preferred Locations:

• GreaterAtlanta, GA Area (Marietta, GA Headquarters)
• GreaterSacramento, CA Area (Folsom, CA Office)
• Other RemoteEmployment Will be Considered

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

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. 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.

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