Principal Consultant, Gas AMI

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

　　US

　　Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

　　At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

　　Req Id : 101921

　　Opportunity Type : Staff

　　Relocation eligible : No

　　Full time/Part time : Full-Time

　　Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

　　Why Black and Veatch

　　Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

　　At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

　　The Opportunity

　　As the Principal Consultant, Gas Advanced Metering Infrastructure , you will have the opportunity to identify and lead the delivery of projects in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) including meter data management (MDM), data analytics, operational excellence, and consumer engagement, with a focus on implementation of programs for our gas utility clients. Responsibilities will vary from project to project and involve client program discovery, strategy, justification, planning, implementation, testing and/or operation. Principle Consultants define the client engagement strategy and project execution for assigned or identified projects, serve as a key-client point of contact for the engagement, and assign tasks/mentor junior team members assigned to the project team. You will also have the opportunity to support and in some cases lead business development activities including proposal responses and go-to-market strategy for solution offerings.

　　The Team

　　Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Global Advisory organization. The world is changing at an unprecedented rate and that change increases the demand for innovation and efficiency to deliver solutions and services across the world’s infrastructure. Join Black & Veatch Global Advisory and use your talent and expertise to impact the world.In many of our roles you will work in a small group of consultants, change management, information technology and business development professionals with the expectation to provide high value solutions to our clients and grow offering capabilities over time to meet evolving market needs. Consultants balance their team between client projects, offering and business development.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Leads a team to define and/or implement strategies and solutions related to AMI, data analytics, and/or customer engagement

　　Defines working relationships with team members and management from within the client’s organization

　　Develops applicable knowledge bases by using best practices to redefine tools and techniques

　　Outlines specific performance measures, targets, and goals to articulate the business case for realized efficiencies or added value

　　Implements project management capabilities including but not limited to:

　　managing client expectations

　　sub-task delegation and work stream resourcing

　　risk project management

　　Leads high quality project execution, including deliverable quality control, scope assessment/feasibility, and issue resolution

　　Anticipates challenges, and implements strategies to minimize issues, leveraging team members skills and expertise as appropriate

　　Builds onto existing tools and capabilities for project delivery, including: project artifacts, tools, or processes

　　Maintain a working knowledge of market and technology trends applicable to gas distribution utilities

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience

　　Has managed significant engagements

　　10+ years in a business/consulting environment. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master’s degree

　　Business development or offering development experience including sales and marketing support, and proposal development

　　Depth and breadth of knowledge in AMI, MDM, data analytics, gas metering technology, and consumer engagement.

　　Expertise in Gas utility organizations (Grid Mod, IT, Distribution Operations, Engineering)

　　Human relation skills that support an inclusive team environment, open to new ideas and perspectives

　　Supportive engagement in business development activities

　　Advanced PC literacy (e.g., Power BI, Visio, Microsoft Project, and/or advanced MS Excel skills)

　　Certifications

　　Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

　　Work Environment/Physical Demands

　　BV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 50%

　　Salary Plan

　　CST: Consulting

　　Job Grade

　　005

　　Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

　　Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

　　By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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