Energy Portfolio Utility Specialist

About the role

This position oversees work streams related to program management and project delivery in energy efficiency, utility coordination, stakeholder management, and analytical support. The role allows for both remote and in-person work, with a focus on collaboration and project management, and reports directly to the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Director.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of operational processes for energy efficiency and utility-related projects, including designing workflows, establishing procedures, coordinating cross-functional execution, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Supports large-scale statewide IRA and other energy programs by managing assigned work streams, tracking regulatory developments, collaborating with compliance leads on program design, and advising clients and internal teams on utility coordination strategies such as stacking and braiding funding.
• Develops analyses and evidence-based recommendations to support BDO’s broader energy efficiency initiatives, including workflow design, data management, performance tracking, and measurement and verification (M&V) activities.
• Manages stakeholder and partner coordination by facilitating collaboration among utilities, private-sector entities, grid operators, policymakers, clients, and internal teams to align priorities, address issues, and support successful project execution.
• Oversees and contributes to project delivery for public-sector and industry clients, including analyses, presentations, workshops, and client-facing materials; ensures quality, timeliness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships across BDO teams, clients, and industry networks while demonstrating professionalism and upholding the firm’s values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and excellence.
• Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive values-driven work environment by supporting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and respectful engagement across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Master’s degree in energy, environmental, electrical or mechanical engineering, energy policy, economics, or a social science discipline with a strong energy focus OR six (6) or more years of experience in energy efficiency, utilities, or consulting, preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in energy efficiency, utilities, or consulting, including work supporting Demand-Side Management, Demand Response, and/or greenhouse gas reduction programs for utilities or state agencies, required.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining alignment with client expectations, project goals, and deliverable requirements, required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Business Energy Professional (BEP), BPI certifications, LEED credentials / LEED project certification experience, or comparable energy or project management credentials, preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.

Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory rulings, program evaluation, power system trends, market mechanisms, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and strategic information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong consulting, collaboration, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project tasks or work streams and drive execution, problem-solving, and coordination across cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented skill set with ability to distill action items from multiple information sources quickly.
• Proven ability to navigate and strengthen relationships within and between teams and groups.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and improve processes.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required by client/business needs.
• Learns quickly and adapts to new technologies.
• Self-starter who works well in a team environment.

Pay

• National Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Maryland Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $150,000

Benefits

BDO provides a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership. Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Learn more about BDO Total Rewards.