Overview:

Dash Power Partners is seeking a consultant to join Technology Monitoring, Control, and Protection practice as a trusted partner to electric utility industry clients. This individual should bring deep subject-matter expertise across electrical power industry in one or more of the following areas:

• Automation, protection, and control strategy and implementation
• Sensor and system observability strategy and deployment
• Technology testing strategy and implementation
• Reliability & resilience improvements (e.g., impact of IBRs and IBLs, outage and blackout analysis, wild-fire mitigation)
• Protection settings management     
• Analytics & artificial intelligence solutions

The role requires technical depth, the ability to frame strategic problems, build client confidence, and deliver recommendations that drive meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage consulting engagements from scoping through final delivery, ensuring high-quality client outcomes on time and within budget
• Develop strategic recommendations on the areas specified above, based on rigorous analysis and utility industry best practices
• Serve as the point of contact for utility clients, building long-term relationships grounded in credibility and trust
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, and performance benchmarking
• Execute complex projects in close collaboration with the client team
• Mentor and develop junior team members, demonstrating analytical rigor, deep expertise, and effective client communication
• Identify and support business development opportunities, including proposal development, scope definition, and client relationship expansion
• Contribute to internal practice development through thought leadership, whitepapers, and methodology refinement
• Engage in broader industry activities providing leadership

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the electric utility industry; direct utility engineering, operations or planning experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering, or in a related field.
• Deep functional knowledge across the core engagement areas listed above, with a demonstrated track record of outcomes
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream projects at the utility executive or senior management level
• Understanding of regulatory environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical analyses into clear, executive-ready deliverables
• Experience with cost-benefit frameworks, risk-informed decision-making, and capital program prioritization methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering, or in a related field.
• Industry leadership experience, including organizations like CIGRE, IEEE, EEI, etc.
• Direct utility engineering, planning or operational experience
• PE license or equivalent

About Dash Power Partners

Dash Power Partners is a specialized advisory firm with industry-leading experts focusing on independent and objective technical, business, and regulatory consulting to address growing electrical power industry needs. Our practices bring together deep operational expertise, analytical rigor, and a client-first mindset to tackle the most complex challenges facing the industry.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Location:

Remote