Principal Consultant, Integrated System Planning

About the role

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

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

Qualifications

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

Management Responsibilities

- Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree preferred

Benefits

- Competitive compensation - 401K match and benefits that start day 1 - Hybrid environment allowing balance between work and personal life - Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care, disability, and wellness programs - Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time - Company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and more - Performance-based bonus program - Access to B&V Credit Union - Opportunity to be an employee-owner through ESOP

Location

Bloomington, MN, US Burlington, MA, US Chicago, IL, US San Marcos, CA, US Gaithersburg, MD, US Los Angeles, CA, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Walnut Creek, CA, US