Natural Gas Distribution Utility Consultant
Wired GroupJob Summary The Wired Group is seeking a natural gas distribution utility consultant to help its clients (typically consumer, business, or environmental advocates) evaluate historical and planned distribution and transmission spending by for-profit electric utilities. The goal of such evaluations is to identify unnecessary, premature, or cost-ineffective spending which should be excluded from customer rates. Equity opportunities are available upon demonstrated success in the position. Responsibilities - Reviewing natural gas distribution utility applications for rate increases and associated historical spending and investment, as well as proposals for future spending and investment, in distribution operations and infrastructure. - Collecting and analyzing historical and projected safety and cost performance data from utilities. - Developing testimony describing findings and supporting recommendations. - Defending testimony and recommendations in hearings before state utility regulators. - Assisting with sales and marketing efforts. Requirements Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working for natural gas distribution utilities with specific expertise in (or extensive exposure to) all of the following distribution endeavors: -Planning and Investment -Operations -Asset Management -Performance (reliability) No candidate without this experience, or without a bachelor's degree in engineering (ideally mechanical), will be considered. Ideal Candidates The ideal candidate will have at least some experience working for a non-profit gas distribution utility, as well as some experience or exposure to for-profit utility regulation. Job Type: Contract Pay: $150.00 - $225.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Compensation Package: 1099 contract Employee stock ownership plan Hourly pay Application Question(s): For how many years have you worked in the distribution or transmission function of an electric utility? Work Location: Remote