Energy Utilities Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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The Energy Providers practice helps utilities and energy companies lead the way in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. As companies respond to the requirements for rapidly growing demand, increased reliability, and improved resilience, they need to balance initiatives against energy costs and customer affordability. As AI-driven data centers surge in energy demand and new policies reshape the landscape, utilities face a complex and evolving environment. Our practice empowers clients to embrace new business models and leverage emerging technologies to upgrade operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing resilience and capturing market opportunities.

What You Will Do:

As an Energy Providers Management Consultant, you will work alongside experienced professionals delivering consulting projects, both at client sites and within Guidehouse offices to deliver important engagements that drive tangible outcomes for our clients. A key function of a Management Consultant is to create and present high-quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams. You will engage in research, analysis, documentation, and client-facing activities as part of a collaborative delivery team. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to drive impactful solutions for our clients.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming the energy sector, making a tangible difference for our clients and the customers they serve.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Contributing to innovative problem-solving to drive outcomes for clients, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and tools.

• Conducting comprehensive research and analysis to support project recommendations and solutions, inform strategic decisions, and develop actionable insights. This may include data collection, market research and analysis, benchmarking, and economic modeling.

• Applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and make informed decisions that align with client goals.

• Preparing detailed, high-quality reports, presentations, and other documentation for client deliverables to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and senior team members.

• Effectively and regularly engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and communicate solutions, fostering strong relationships.

• Working collaboratively with team members, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive team environment that encourages growth and innovation.

• Pursuing ongoing professional development, including attending training sessions, obtaining relevant certifications, and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

• Assisting in project management tasks, such as scheduling meetings, tracking project timelines, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time.

• Driving and demonstrating our cultural values through exemplary leadership behavior, people-first approaches, and cultivation of an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

What You Will Need:

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, due to nature of client engagements

• Consultant II - Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a STEM discipline AND One (1+) plus years relevant post-graduation utilities work experience; Or Master's degree in business, economics, or a STEM discipline AND relevant energy/utilities internships or co-op experience

• Senior Consultant - Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a STEM discipline AND Three (3+) plus years relevant post-graduation utilities work experience; Or Master's degree in business, economics, or a STEM discipline AND Three (1+) plus years relevant post-graduation utilities work experience

• Manager/Managing Consultant - Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a STEM discipline AND Five (5+) plus years relevant post-graduation utilities work experience; Or Master's degree in business, economics, or a STEM discipline AND Three (3+) plus year relevant post-graduation utilities work experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment

• Curiosity about the energy industry and a desire to make a tangible impact through consulting work

• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines

• Ability to travel

• Ability to work onsite in a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location

• Currently reside in the contiguous United States

• Staff level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse's interview process

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a core Guidehouse Officeor Client Office location

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:

  • Grid modernization and/or transformation

  • Electric/Power Utilities technology integration or adoption

  • AI/ML Technology Modernization solutions

  • Utilities-related projects supporting Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations

  • Utilities infrastructure resilience

  • NERC CIP program support and/or management

  • Cybersecurity

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

• Ability to support business developmentby contributing to proposals, client pitches, and account growth strategies and developing client relationships.

• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data

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What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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