Senior Transmission and Distribution Valuation Consultant

Who are we? Here at Siemens Grid Software, our mission is to accelerate and secure the energy transition in a sustainable and profitable way. And for that we need you! We are paving the way for autonomous grid management empowering grid operators to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. By leaving behind traditional ways of tackling the net zero challenge and embracing the powerful capabilities of software and digital technology, we turn the complexity of grids into competitive advantage. No matter where power comes from or where it goes, we make sure it makes its way at every step. Find out how Siemens Grid Software is decoding the future of energy. We are looking for a Senior Transmission and Distribution Consultant to join Grid Software’s Power Technologies International (PTI) team and provide consultancy services for utilities and other clients in the electricity industry. Our consultancy group seeks someone with expertise in the planning of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) networks. Experience with field work in utilities, preferably with condition assessment of network equipment, is highly desired. This is a remote position based in the U.S. You’ll make an impact as you: • Deliver consulting services for assessment of value and condition of T&D assets, as well as the short-, medium-, and long-term expansion planning of these assets, including the costing of investments. • Conduct assessment of system impact, and of estimation of the economic value of the network assets of distribution utilities experiencing high levels of building and transportation electrification and deployment of distributed resources in their grids. • Assess current and projected operation and maintenance costs of the T&D systems. • Participate in the energy transformation of the electric industry by providing analysis and insights of impacts on the T&D systems of plans developed by our teams for incorporation of non-emitting generation and other supply options for the decarbonization of the grid and retirement of existing assets. • Perform modeling and simulation of T&D networks to support short- and long-term planning, as an input for valuations. • Work with other team members in reviewing filed rate cases before regulatory commissions and filed FERC Form 1 reports, in assessing the regulatory accounting and of T&D assets and other aspects of network regulation, and in conducting financial modeling of T&D assets. • Advise clients acquiring or transferring T&D assets, via corporate acquisitions or regulated ownership transfer to municipalities or other governmental entities. • Prepare detailed written reports describing analyses performed, conclusions, and recommendations. • Work in project teams, ensuring quality of project results and completion within budget and schedule. • Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationships. You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, mathematics or other STEM fields. • Demonstrable knowledge of technical and economic factors impacting expansion and operation of T&D network. • Proven experience in T&D planning or other areas of utility network operations with distribution tools such as CYME, Synergy, Milsoft, and/or SINCAL—or transmission modeling expertise with a tool such as PSS/E and a desire to learn about and work in distribution valuation modeling. • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, notably within the U.S. Preferred qualifications: • Proficiency with GIS tools such as ESRI ArcGIS or GE Smallworld. • Experience with transmission and distribution expansion and operations, preferably with planning teams. • Experience with the assessment of impacts of utility scale and distributed energy resources on the T&D grids. • Experience with field work in utilities, preferably with condition assessment of network equipment, is highly desired. • Experience advising transactions involving acquisition or ownership transfers of T&D assets or filing general rate cases. • Experience managing consulting projects or with business development in a consulting environment. • Experience working with or supporting utilities, regulators, investors, or similar players in power industry. • Expertise in wholesale electricity markets and power system operation is a plus. About Siemens: We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce: We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #GSWUS #GSWPTI #LI-PC1 #LI-REMOTE $68,830 $143,942 10% Apply tot his job Apply To this Job