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GDS Associates Inc
United States, Georgia, Marietta
1850 Parkway Place (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
Job Description GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Consultant - Energy Reliability & Security 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 development, implementation, and assessment of the NERC, Regional Reliability Standards, and RTO specific compliance programs for GDS Clients. Provide advisory services for NERC Operations & Planning Standards and requirements. Participate in NERC, Regional Entity, and Regional Compliance Forum meetings on behalf of Clients. Serve as primary contact for NERC and Regional Entity Compliance on behalf of GDS clients Serve as subject matter expert for the NERC Operations & Planning Standards. Manager - Serve as the technical supervisor of Associate, Engineer, Lead, Project Lead, or Senior Project Lead staff. Responsible for direct client engagement and will be a part of forward-facing client team. Independently perform assignments with some supervision. Assist in generating work or proposal development. Demonstrate competency in all aspects of subject matter or functional area. Provide specialized expertise to support project development. Compile completed tasks from team members and develop them into final presentations or reports to the client. Support development of expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings. Collaborate with other team members and other departments. Assign tasks and organize team members to ensure productivity. Participate in mentoring other team members. Experience and Skills Required Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other STEM major. Preferred Master's degree in Engineering, STEM major, or MBA. Preferred Professional Engineer or NERC Certified System Operator in lieu of Master's degree. Must pass a Background Check before employment and again at least once every 7-years Preferred 7 to 10 years' experience in the electric utility industry directly related to NERC Compliance Manager - Demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience. Up to 50% travel to Client sites and to attend industry meetings. GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not available for 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.