Company Description

ProSidian is looking for “Great People Who Lead” at all levels in the organization.  Are you a talented professional ready to deliver real value to clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment?  ProSidian Consulting is looking for professionals who share our commitment to integrity, quality, and value.

ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management.  We help clients improve their operations.   

Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers.  Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prosidian for more information.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Smart Grid Project Leader/Electrical Engineering Manager (Contract Contingent) in Cote D'Ivoire | Ivory Coast, West Africa to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1961 to advance economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle income countries.  The Agency’s mission is to help companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies.  They link businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.

Focusing on select priority countries has been a successful strategy and a majority of these markets fall within the world’s fastest-growing regions.  To achieve this vision and these objectives, The Agency focuses on energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors, where U.S. firms are most competitive and where the Agency’s assistance can help its partner countries develop the infrastructure needed for trade. 

Utilities face seemingly endless imperatives today: improve reliability; reduce costs; increase efficiency; address environmental regulations; integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles to the grid. A smart grid can help address all of these priorities. We offer field-proven solutions for a smart distribution grid - deep experience developing and implementing distribution automation systems, an unmatched combination of expertise in electric power grids, and extensive experience innovating solutions for electric power distribution.  Our experts work remotely and support CONUS/OCONUS Client Smart Grid and Micro Grid requirements.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Technical Assistance (“TA”), management, and program support deliverables for a grant to the Cote D'Ivoire Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances (“Ministry of Finance”), acting through the Ministère du Pétrole, de l’Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables (“Ministry of Energy”) and Société des Energies de Côte d’Ivoire (“CI-ENERGIES”) (together, the “Grantee”) in collaboration with the Agency for the improvement of the electricity grid (“Project”) in Côte d’Ivoire (“Host Country”).  The country aims to become an emerging country by 2020 thanks to a strong economic growth, based on the development of all sectors of the economy.

The goal is to improve, ultimately, the quality of life by adopting measures and reforms that help accelerate people's access to basic goods and services.  The Terms of Reference for the proposed Study includes the following tasks: Task 1 Project Preparation and Kickoff Meeting | Task 2 Analysis of the Ivorian Electrical System | Task 3 Benchmark of Best Practices in Reducing Losses in Electricity Networks | Task 4 Loss Reduction Strategy | Task 5 Implementation Plan | Task 6 Monitoring and Evaluation Plan | Task 7 Capacity Building Training | Task 8 U.S. Sources of Supply Assessment | Task 9 Development Impact Assessment | Task 10 Final Report.

Smart Grid Project Leader/Electrical Engineering Manager Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0001 Engagement Team Member and responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of the mission. The PM is responsible for all tasks.  A smart grid is an electrical grid which includes a variety of operational and energy measures including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources, and energy efficient resources.   The PM will have to speak and write fluently in French and English. Experience in Africa or in an environment comparable to Côte d'Ivoire is an asset.

Provide Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) Subject Matter Expertise For the Foreign Country’s Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances (“Ministry of Finance”), acting through the Ministère du Pétrole, de l’Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables (“Ministry of Energy”) and Société des Energies de government francophone étranger in collaboration with the US Government Agency to provide Technical Assistance (“TA”) to support the improvement of the electricity grid (“Project”) in the Host Country.  The Host Country is the economic leader of the WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union) Zone and has developed four energy sector master plans to identify priority investments in generation, transmission, distribution, dispatching, monitoring, and management of the electricity grid.

The ProSidian Engagement Team shall support the improvement of the Host Country electricity grid (“Project”).  Prosidian provides expert consulting services to perform the TA and benchmarks best practices for reducing electricity losses globally; analyze the losses in the Host Country electricity system; and develop a full “Loss Reduction Strategy” and implementation plan that considers The Host Country’s energy growth and renewable energy goals.

Qualifications

The Smart Grid Project Leader/Electrical Engineering Manager shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

STICT REQUIREMENTS

 Electrical Engineer for 10 or 5 years, respectively. Experience in HV grid planning activities (with examples) Fluent in French + English The United States Govt. requires employees of U.S. Contractor or U.S. subcontractor firms shall be U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted to work in the United States, except as provided pursuant to subpart (d) up to twenty percent (20%) of the USTDA Grant amount may be used to pay for services performed by (i) Host Country subcontractors, and/or (ii) Host Country nationals who are employees of the Contractor

The PM must be an Electrical Engineer or equivalent and have at least ten (10) years of experience in the field of functional studies of high voltage electrical systems. The PM must have successfully led, as project manager, at least three (3) similar projects, with same or greater complexity and volume as the current study. A copy of the diploma and a statement proving that the Project Manager has such experience, by mentioning the projects completed that allow her/him to fulfill these criteria (project name, country, dates, responsible administration, funder) are to be attached to submission. The PM will have to speak and write fluently in French and English. Experience in Africa or in an environment comparable to Côte d'Ivoire is an asset.

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of electric power generation and smart grid operations including systems and processes as well as safety rules, applicable codes, standards and regulations affecting analysis, design, operations and maintenance of bulk power and distribution systems. Ability to analyze and interpret information, determines relevant facts, and makes decisions and recommendations accordingly.Strong preference to candidates that have spent meaningful time working in a developing country who understand such environments.Experience in international development or social change is a strong plus.Experience consulting and/or providing superior customer service related to complex international development matters, including analytical, advisory, and training support.Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities.Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization and with counterparts in outside organizations.Ability to write clearly and concisely.Experience in international development. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.  LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the Cote D'Ivoire | Ivory Coast, West Africa

U.S.  Citizenship RequiredExcellent oral and written communication skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leaderLeadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiativesBusiness Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and peopleCommunication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writingMotivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutionsAgility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streamsJudgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramificationsOrganization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectorsCuriosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well togetherHumility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a differenceWillingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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