Generation Services Senior Engineering Consultant Share LinkedIn Twitt

GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting
and challenging opportunity with advancement and growth potential for an
experienced engineering professional to work in our Planning & Advisory
Business Unit. This person will provide technical project oversight, analytical,
and project management support, with an emphasis on generation projects. Key
responsibilities will include working with supply planning and generation
experts on teams involving generation development projects, providing technical
support on generation project performance, and selection of generation
technologies in Integrated Resource Planning (IRP).

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

Responsibilities:

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

• Generation Strategy &
  Planning: Lead feasibility studies,
  resource assessments, and the development of long-term generation
  strategies tailored to client objectives.
• Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate generation
  technologies based on client needs, regulatory environment, and market
  trends. This includes defining performance of generation technologies in
  various configurations and operating environments.
• Cost Estimation & Financial
  Modeling: Build detailed capital and
  operational cost models across multiple generation platforms to support
  business case development and investment decisions.
• Contracting & Procurement: Support RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract
  negotiations for PPA, EPC, OEM, and O&M services.
• Construction & Execution
  Oversight: Serve as a technical advisor
  and Owner's Engineer during project construction, ensuring adherence to
  scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Operational Support &
  Performance Optimization:
  Advise on commissioning, performance optimization, and asset management
  strategies.
• Decommissioning Strategy: Assist clients in planning and executing end-of-life
  strategies for generation assets.
• Project Management: Lead and manage projects from initiation to
  completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet
  the required scope and quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously develop subject
  matter expertise in a particular practice or focus area by actively
  contributing to above listed activities and pursing activities/work in
  various disciplines and staying abreast of current/hot topics to broaden
  and build upon subject matter knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference for mechanical engineering
  or similar technical engineering and
  power generation industry-related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency
  in thermodynamics, understanding of generation systems performance, and
  power generation facility operations is necessary.
• Candidates holding a valid Professional Engineering license are
  preferred.
• Deep technical expertise across
  a range of generation technologies, including Combined Cycle, Simple
  Cycle, Reciprocating Engines, Coal, and emerging solutions such as
  hydrogen and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) generation.
• Strong background in
  utility-scale project development, operations, and asset lifecycle
  management.
• Ideal candidate will have
  engineering design and/or construction experience on power generation
  projects.
• In-depth knowledge of
  regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and grid interconnection
  requirements.
• Experience with comparative analysis of renewable resources, battery
  storage, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and energy efficiency as a
  resource. Experience with financial planning a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years' directly related work experience.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited
  supervision.
• 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:

• Greater
  Atlanta, GA Area (Marietta, GA Headquarters)
• Greater
  Sacramento, CA Area (Folsom, CA Office)
• Other Remote
  Employment 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.

Your Compensation and Benefits:

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement