Independent Contractor, Emergency Operations (Energy & Utilities)

About the Role

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery. The Independent Contractor, Emergency Operations (Energy & Utilities) will support clients in navigating the complexities of energy and critical infrastructure resilience. A successful candidate will have demonstrated utility experience in emergency preparedness and response, understanding both the operational realities of utility response and restoration and the rigorous requirements of emergency management. You will serve as an advisor to clients, offering hands-on support with translating emergency management principles into actionable solutions through a utility-specific lens.

Responsibilities

• Operational Emergency Management: Act as an advisor for a range of clients, including state and local governments and public and private utilities, across all phases of the emergency management cycle, providing hands-on support and guidance.
• Utility & Restoration Strategy: Guide clients through challenges involving but not limited to storm restoration planning, transmission and distribution operations, complex mutual aid coordination, and utility-specific response structures to ensure rapid, efficient response after utility disruptions.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Manage reviews of technical requirements for regulatory reporting, ensuring that utility actions meet state and federal reporting standards.
• Infrastructure Resiliency Planning: Assist with the development of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plans and other proactive mitigation strategies tailored to local operational constraints.
• Executive Facilitation & Training: Help with the design, facilitation, and evaluation of high-stakes exercises for operational staff and/or senior leadership, translating operational lessons into action items and growth strategies.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience leading energy or critical infrastructure organizations and/or clients through large-scale disaster response (e.g., hurricanes, wildfires, ice storms, or major power disruptions).
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of electric operations, ideally regarding transmission and distribution systems and storm restoration logistics.
• Proven experience with the national mutual aid process.
• Exceptional client-facing skills with the ability to influence and lead at a senior level.
• Active Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification or advanced emergency management/exercise credentials preferred.

Pay

Salary range of $75-$200/hr. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.