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Kronos Consulting

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Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55 - $62/hr

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft ... We are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support advanced avionics systems, with a ...

Kronos Consulting

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Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft ... We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers to support Flight Management System (FMS) development ...

Kronos Consulting

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Systems Engineer - Flight Management Systems (FMS)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft ... Systems Engineer - Flight Management Systems (FMS) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with option ...

BCforward

Sr Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in ... Advanced degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering preferred. System ...

Kronos Consulting

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Model Based Systems Engineer - APU experience needed!

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$80/hr

You Must Have: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering • 8+ years of systems ...

Pyramid Consulting

Linux System Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Must have skills: - Linux, Scripting- Bash/Shell/Python/Perl * 10 years of systems engineering ... Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants ...

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How do systems engineering consultants typically collaborate with clients and internal teams throughout a project?

Systems engineering consultants work closely with both clients and multidisciplinary internal teams to understand project requirements, define system architectures, and ensure solutions align with organizational goals. Collaboration often involves regular meetings, workshops, and progress reviews to gather feedback and address technical challenges. Consultants coordinate with stakeholders such as software developers, project managers, and end-users to integrate different subsystems and ensure seamless project delivery. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential, as consultants must translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and maintain alignment across all parties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Systems Engineering Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Systems Engineering Consultant, you need a strong foundation in systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, and a relevant engineering degree, often supported by certifications like INCOSE CSEP. Proficiency with modeling tools such as SysML, MATLAB, and requirements management systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills set outstanding consultants apart. These skills and qualifications are essential to effectively design, integrate, and optimize complex systems while ensuring client needs are met.

What is the difference between Systems Engineering Consulting vs Systems Engineering?

AspectSystems Engineering ConsultingSystems Engineering
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's or master's in engineering, certifications like INCOSE CSEPRequires a degree in engineering or related field; certifications like INCOSE CSEP are common
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, project-basedIn-house engineering teams, government agencies, or private companies
Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for project-specific expertiseEmbedded within organizations for ongoing system development and maintenance

Systems Engineering Consulting involves providing expert advice and project-based services to clients, often across various industries. Systems Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems within an organization. While both roles require similar credentials and work environments, consulting emphasizes external client projects, whereas systems engineering is more internally focused on product development.

What is systems engineering consulting?

Systems engineering consulting is a professional service that helps organizations design, integrate, and manage complex systems throughout their life cycles. Consultants provide expertise in assessing requirements, optimizing processes, and ensuring that all system components work together efficiently and effectively. They often work across multiple industries, such as aerospace, IT, manufacturing, and healthcare, to solve technical challenges and improve system performance. The goal is to deliver solutions that meet technical, business, and user needs while reducing risks and costs.
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Senior Consultant-Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services

Guidehouse

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Guidehouse rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 57 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:
Power Systems Engineering Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
None
What You Will Do:
The Senior Consultant-Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technical Services plays a key role in developing, delivering, and supporting technical solutions related to the power grid, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Senior Consultant-T&D Technical Services position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, technical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective T&D studies/analysis and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Senior Consultant-T&D Technical Services to have the ability to learn and eventually assume the responsibilities of project management of significant projects while at the same time being a part of a project delivery team.
The Senior Consultant-T&D Technical Services must organize all tasks and schedules in carrying out substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work. As our clients are often large with complex systems, the Senior Consultant-T&D Technical Services must demonstrate considerable potential to have the poise, independence, and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and act as technical solution delivery lead/consultant on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, generation additions, and retirements
  • Familiarity with or ability to quickly grasp various transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures, and ability to apply Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analysis
  • Perform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection Studies
  • Perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit Analysis, and recommend mitigations
  • Develop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation based analysis

What You Will Need:
  • Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, due to nature of client engagements
  • Senior Consultant - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 3+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships; Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 1+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships; Or Completing a PhD degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an accredited university or college in 2026 AND One (1+) plus year directly relevant Graduate Assistant/Research work with relevant PhD research/course work experience
  • Managing Consultant - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 5+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, or fellowships; Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 3+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops, fellowships; Or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering AND 1+ years United States Bulk Electric System (BES) professional work experience excluding internships, co-ops or fellowships
  • Technical understanding of or the ability to learn various power systems engineering tools such as PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSATools / PSCAD or EMPT
  • Familiarity with or ability to quickly become adept at FERC, NERC, and state regulatory requirements and processes
  • In-depth knowledge of transmission and distribution systems from a planning and operations standpoint
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Preference will be given to candidates who live within a reasonable driving distance of a listed Guidehouse Office or Client Office
  • Consulting experience within the utilities industry
  • Post graduation work experience using one or more of the following power systems engineering tools: PSLF / POWERWORLD Simulator/ PSSE / ASPEN / TARA/ CAPE / DSATools / PSCAD or EMPT
  • Working knowledge of ISO/RTO operations and functions, especially western markets and CAISO
  • Knowledge of resource interconnection and expansion planning practices and protocols
  • Familiarity with transmission development, including competitive development
  • Ability to code and knowledge of coding languages such as R, Python, VA, SQL

#LI-DNI
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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