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GDS has an exciting opportunity for a Project Lead to join our consulting team within the Power Supply department. The ideal candidate would have a desire to learn or expand business fundamentals in the electric utility industry and will assist in providing consulting services to publicly owned and privately-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, industrial companies, municipalities, government agencies and solar and storage development companies. This position will include support to our consulting team for a variety of unique and challenging projects in the areas of power supply planning, contract negotiation, cost-benefit analyses, market pricing studies, and resource proposal solicitations. In addition, our team is involved from coast-to-coast with a growing number of renewable supply and sustainable planning projects. Familiarity with these types of service offerings and work products is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordination of subtasks for project work.
• Delivery of complete and accurate subtasks to project supervisor.
• Limited client interaction as directed by senior staff.
• Develop draft communication for clients in the form of models, reports, and presentations.
• Carry out complex project assignments that require advanced knowledge.
• Collaborate with other team members and other departments.
• Latitude for independent judgement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, or similar energy industry-related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in power supply portfolio management concepts is a plus.
• Prior experience in the evaluation of solar and storage proposals is a plus.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus.
• Ability to work from or relocate to the Marietta, GA corporate office is a plus.

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 or Canada. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.