Managing Consultant (Transmission)

When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired.

Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.  

Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions. 

E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawaii, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets.

We look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity and a passion for energy. Our Managing Consultants take the reins on project work to drive creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues of the day. For this specific role, we are looking for someone who bring subject matter depth in electric transmission (e.g., ISO/RTO transmission planning processes, interconnection and deliverability concepts, corridor/ROW and permitting basics, capital planning). You're fluent with management consulting skills: structuring ambiguous problems, choosing a path and level of detail to answer questions in the time/budget available, anticipating challenges and creating plans to mitigate those risks, coaching your team in how to answer questions, and checking results and storyline based on your experience in the industry. You have executive presence to navigate tough client/stakeholder dynamics, align senior leaders and drive decisions in high stakes settings.

This position is based in our Asset Valuation, Markets and Transmission practice area.

·        Hours: Full Time

·        Travel: 0-10%

·        Office Location: Remote or hybrid work schedule from one of our E3 offices; travel to local client site maybe required for the San Francisco office.

E3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment, in addition to work at client sites as project needs require, we encourage employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week, while also welcoming those who prefer to come in more regularly. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.  

The Managing Consultant (Transmission) will assign in the strategic engagements on key transmission issues for utility, developer, investor, and system operator clients. You'll structure the problem in collaboration with our in-house transmission experts, define and check analytical tasks for E3 project teams, own day-to-day client leadership, and coordinate across cross-functional client teams (transmission planning, engineering, regulatory, finance, delivery). Focus areas will be specific to the client engagement but can include transmission opportunity and business case development, portfolio prioritization, regional cost allocation, regulatory strategy and testimony drafting, KPI tracking, partnership strategy, and organization structure and governance.

E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.

In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:

·        Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance

·        Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

·        401k with corporate match

·        Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays

·        Short-term and long-term disability

·        Fitness and wellness corporate discounts

·        Professional Development annual stipend

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. 

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