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Guernsey · 1 day ago

Utility Consultant

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Guernsey is a collaborative consulting firm focused on improving lives through trusted partnerships with public-sector clients. The Utility Consultant will provide expertise in inventory, condition assessment, operations, and maintenance of various utility systems, while supporting client-driven solutions and technical assessments.

Architecture & Planning

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide consulting expertise, primarily in the field of inventory, condition assessment, operations and maintenance, and development of conceptual improvements for systems and components in one or more of the following: district thermal systems, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunication, and electrical generation/distribution systems

In addition to providing client-driven solutions, consulting may support various Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and financing vehicles such as Operations and Maintenance agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Utility Energy Service Contracts, Energy Savings Performance Contracts, Intergovernmental Service Agreements, privatization, capital leasing, franchise/concession, or other service outsourcing

Typical engagements involve provision of technical expertise; the Consultant should demonstrate strength in technical assessment and development of budgetary requirements for improvement projects

Support is needed for the following functions (in no particular order of importance):

Engineering/technical assessments

Utility operation and maintenance practices

Utility construction practices

Utility maintenance and construction cost estimation

Evaluation of third-party utility transaction proposals from technical perspectives

Assessments of operating equipment and components using standard engineering practices, including but not limited to thermography, audible, and visual inspection

Development of energy conservation measures

Field data collection

Lead project team, support project management in scheduling, estimating, and client relationships

Compile data and produce technical and progress reports

Qualification

Engineering assessmentsUtility operation practicesCost estimationMicrosoft ExcelCAD softwareGIS softwareTechnical writingSafety knowledgeTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum 4 years' experience in a relevant field

Degree desirable in Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical); extensive relevant experience may substitute for education

Ability to record and organize meticulous notes and documentation

Writing and communication skills

Must function well in a team environment and under occasionally tight deadlines

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Travel required to client locations throughout the 50 states with some international

Familiarity with operation and maintenance of utility and district energy components and systems

Position requires U.S. Citizenship

Position requires a U.S. passport or the ability to obtain a U.S. passport

Position requires ability to pass a background check for entry to U.S. Military Installations

Use of Microsoft Office software with emphasis on Excel

Preferred

Prior experience with education, Department of Defense, other federal agencies, or state/local governments will be a distinguishing evaluation factor

Knowledge of safety requirements including confined space, high-heat working environments, lock-out/tag-out, industrial environments, arc flash, first aid and CPR is preferred

CAD, GIS, and modeling software experience preferred