Senior Consultant

C.-H.-Guernsey-; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Guernsey in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Utilities Consultant to lead engagements with retail electric cooperative clients and deliver actionable financial and regulatory insights.

You will mentor junior staff, shape project scopes and proposals, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders while supporting business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/economics/engineering or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of relevant experience in consulting or electric utilities (retail/wholesale interface, rate design, cost-of-service, forecasting, regulatory) is typical.
• Strong analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills; ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor/coach junior staff and lead teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and able to manage multiple work streams.
• Familiarity with utility business models, electric markets, rate design, cost recovery, forecasting and regulatory dynamics is desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and projects from kickoff through execution and delivery for retail electric cooperative clients.
• Develop financial, cost-of-service, and forecasting models; evaluate scenarios and regulatory impacts.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to clients and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and oversee junior consulting staff; guide analytical work and client engagement.
• Contribute to business development, define project scopes, and build client relationships.
• Stay current on market, regulatory trends related to retail electric cooperatives.
• Travel to client sites or meetings as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, mathematics, finance, economics, or related discipline

Master’s or MBA preferred

Job description

• A culture that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to game-changing projects
• An ownership mindset—our ESOP structure means your success is our success
• Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
• A leadership team that listens and supports your ambitions

At Guernsey, we’re more than engineers, architects, and consultants—we’re changemakers with a shared purpose. We’re driven by curiosity, united by collaboration, and committed to building a better future—together. We’re redefining what it means to work in the AEC industry, blending innovation with integrity and giving every employee a real stake in the outcome. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your career has limitless potential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead client engagements and projects from project kickoff through execution and delivery, focusing on retail electric cooperative clients (e.g., cost-of-service/wholesale-to-retail pass-through, rate design, forecasting, scenario analysis, regulatory support)
• Develop financial, cost-of-service, and forecasting models; evaluate scenarios and quantify impacts of strategic decisions (e.g., alternative retail rate structures, power supply procurement decisions, regulatory changes)
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to clients and present findings to senior stakeholders (board, executive management, regulatory staff)
• Mentor and oversee junior consulting staff; provide guidance on analytical work, modelling, client engagement, and professional development
• Contribute to business development, help define project scopes, prepare proposals, build client relationships, and enhance service offerings
• Stay current on market, regulatory, utility business model and industry trends relevant to retail electric cooperatives
• Travel to client sites or meetings as required

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in engineering, business, mathematics, finance, economics, or a related discipline; Master’s or MBA preferred
• Typically, 7-10+ years of relevant experience — consulting or industry experience in electric utilities or related sectors (especially retail/wholesale interface, rate design, cost-of-service, forecasting, regulatory) preferred but not mandatory
• Strong analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to convert complex data/analysis into business-relevant insights and recommendations
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills; ability to engage senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships
• Ability to mentor/coach junior staff and work in team leadership roles
• High level of organization, self-motivation, ability to manage multiple work-streams and deliver high-quality work on schedule
• Familiarity with utility business models, electric markets, rate design, cost recovery, forecasting and regulatory dynamics is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Essential Physical Functions:

• Sit/stand at a desk or computer
• Walk, stoop, stand and move around job sites
• Travel and occasional site visits requiring stooping, standing, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent communication via phone, video, or in-person meetings
• Ability to focus on digital and paper-based information for extended periods
• Some project-based travel may be required

Let’s Build the Future Together!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Economics or related field.

Bachelors or better in Economics or related field.

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.

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