What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant position at Disaster Resource Group?
This position will be a hybrid role in the Distribution Planning Division and will report to the Charlotte, NC Office.
Job Description
The Consultant will perform studies to determine solutions for a wide range of issues on power quality, systems and grids, ensuring efficiency and timeliness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in proposal writing/bid development.
- Support projects as required by partner companies.
- Provides technical documentation and review for business proposals.
- Analyze and research novel approaches.
- Understands how and why tasks are performed in the context of the current project.
- Perform tasks and services as required by assigned projects.
- Demonstrates growth mindset by learning new skills, software, and other educational opportunities.
- Ability to perform work in a timely manner with an adequate level of supervision.
- Complete work by assigned date.
- Collaborate with peers (as needed) to develop and complete work products.
- Participates in team meetings and business calls.
- Presents technical work in assigned business meetings.
- Manages time within construction of assignments.
- Attends conferences and meetings with learning, business, and development objectives.
- Enters time worked in BigTime software on a regular basis and submits every Friday by close of business.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Abilities Required
- Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from An Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced skill development in Microsoft Office and other applications.
- Effective communication skills and providing status updates or any issues with current work assignments.
- Ability to work as an individual in a team-oriented environment.
- Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
- Self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- Ability to constructively work on multiple tasks.
- Ability to travel up to 5%. Overnight stay may be required.
Skills and Abilities Preferred, but not Required
- Basic understanding of fundamental electrical and power engineering theory and applications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Functions: Physical requirements involve performing general office activities. The role will also require the incumbent to sit for long periods of time.
Working Environment: Indoor climate-controlled office environment.
Career Progression
The Consultant position is an entry level in the Consulting Division and affords the opportunity for advancement. The Consultant will perform tasks under close supervision.
Benefits
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), and company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, family medical leave, personal leave, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, voting, or other purposes
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, supplemental life & AD&D, group critical illness, group hospital indemnity, group accident, pet insurance, company discounts, and more
- Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms
EEO Employer-As an equal opportunity employer, DRGTS does not discriminate against any employee or candidate on the basis of age, race, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with DRGTS and have accommodation needs for a disability, as defined by the ADA, please send an email to mvanderwoude@disasterresourcegroup.com or call 225-478-3831 and request to speak with HR.