Principal Consultant, Integrated System Planning

About the role

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a principal consultant and technical lead to deliver integrated resource management projects for our clients, with a focus on market modeling through platforms like PLEXOS and Encompass.

Responsibilities

- Lead high complexity consulting tasks in support of project delivery, including: - Integrated resource planning (IRP) support, including scenario design, assumptions development, and documentation. - Energy market modeling execution using tools such as PLEXOS and EnCompass (production cost, capacity expansion, and portfolio studies). - Resource adequacy, reliability, and planning reserve margin assessments; evaluation of capacity accreditation and ELCC where applicable. - Portfolio optimization and investment planning analyses (generation, storage, transmission, demand-side resources), including sensitivities on load, fuel, policy, and technology costs. - Model QA/QC, calibration, and results validation; develop repeatable workflows, templates, and clear client-ready exhibits. - Serve as a technical manager or director on strategy and planning projects. Manage tasks and assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. - Provide technical subject matter expertise on projects, apply best practices and recommend innovative solutions to clients. Utilize specialized knowledge to produce complex work products and solutions across all phases of an engagement. Leverage knowledge and experience to assess alternative approaches to solving problems. Identify technical issues impacting an engagement and implement solutions. - Provide thought leadership and be recognized as a company/industry subject matter expert. Contributes through presentations, publications, participation in regional/national conferences, and on professional society committees. - Lead client meetings and workshops, develop presentations and communicate effectively with clients - Support business development activities, and lead the development of scopes, schedules and budget

Requirements

- Master's degree preferred - Typically 10+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Skills

- Expertise in energy market modeling (PLEXOS, EnCompass) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines - Experience with portfolio optimization and investment planning

Benefits

- Competitive compensation - 401K match - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, disability, and a robust wellness program - Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time - Company-matched 401k plan - Adoption reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement - Vendor discounts - An employment referral program - AD&D insurance - Pre-taxed accounts - Voluntary legal plan - The B&V Credit Union - Performance-based bonus program

Pay

- Salary details TBD

Schedule

- Hybrid work environment

Company

- Black & Veatch Corporation