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GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging full-time opportunity with advancement and growth potential for a Consultant - Power Supply & Energy Advisory Services to work in our Planning & Advisory group. This position is a remote role based out of the Marietta, GA office.

The Project Manager / Consultant - Power Supply & Energy Advisory Services will lead and manage consulting engagements supporting electric utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and other energy market participants in planning, evaluating, and executing power supply and resource strategies.
This role serves as a client-facing leader, responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and guiding clients through complex analytical, financial, and strategic decisions. The Project Manager integrates technical analyses into cohesive recommendations and plays a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the growth of the firm's consulting services.

Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Manage full lifecycle execution of consulting engagements, including scope, schedule, staffing, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client objectives.
• Serve as the primary coordinator across technical teams and subject matter experts.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as a direct point of contact for clients and maintain strong, trusted relationships.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and working sessions.
• Translate complex technical, market, or regulatory topics into clear, actionable insights for client decision-makers.

Power Supply & Market Analysis

• Lead or oversee engagements involving:
• Power supply planning and portfolio strategy
• Renewable energy and storage evaluations
• Resource solicitations and contract support
• Market pricing, cost-benefit, and risk assessments
• Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, defensible, and aligned with project goals.

Analysis, Documentation & Deliverables

• Oversee development of high-quality client deliverables, including reports, models, and presentations.
• Integrate work products from multiple contributors into cohesive, executive-ready materials.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across all deliverables.

Team Coordination & Mentorship

• Assign tasks, coordinate workflow, and monitor performance of project team members.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and project leads.
• Foster collaboration across functional groups within the firm.

Business Development & Practice Support

• Support proposal development, scope definition, and client outreach efforts.
• Contribute to development of service offerings, tools, and internal best practices.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and client expansion.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, public policy, or related field.
• Approximately eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in utility consulting, power markets, or energy advisory services.
• Master's degree or advanced certification is a plus.

Core Skills

• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Experience with power supply planning, utility operations, or energy market analysis.
• Familiarity with renewable energy development, storage technologies, or integrated resource planning (IRP).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and market structures affecting utilities.

Supervisory & Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing project teams and overseeing deliverables.
• Ability to organize workstreams and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Experience mentoring staff and contributing to team development.

Location & Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with a preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Marietta, GA or Atlanta area.
• Primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods ofsitting or standing at a desk, computer use, phone use, and data entry, withoccasional standing, walking, and light lifting of office materials up to 10-15pounds.

Travel

• Up to approximately 20% travel may be required depending on client engagements.

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 combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.

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GDS Associates, Inc. offers excellent benefits package to include:

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement