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Utility Consulting Director

Director, Utility Consulting We are seeking an entrepreneurial leader to spearhead consulting initiatives with a strong commitment to collaboration, integrity, and service excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment with the drive of a start-up and the backing of robust resources. Success in this role stems from proactive communication, sharing insights, and prioritizing collective goals.

Position Summary The Utility Consulting Director is responsible for leading the sale and execution of management and advisory consulting engagements. The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Transmission Planning
  
  
• Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning
  
  
• Resource Planning & Market Assessment
  
  
• Financial Analysis & Rates
  
  
• Utility Investment Planning
  
  
• Renewable Energy
  
  
• Energy Asset Advisory
  
  
• Zero Emissions Transportation
  
  

This role includes overseeing a team of consultants and analysts, ensuring high-quality project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and supporting staff development and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects from initial pursuit through negotiation, execution, and delivery — managing cost, schedule, and quality throughout.
  
  
• Facilitate strategic workshops with senior client teams to uncover needs, define requirements, and co-develop actionable plans.
  
  
• Anticipate client challenges and craft innovative, high-impact solutions.
  
  
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts.
  
  
• Track and communicate project performance, including schedule, cost, and outcomes, to stakeholders.
  
  
• Build and manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective use of resources and fostering a collaborative work culture.
  
  
• Mentor and support consultants and analysts in their professional growth, including providing training and performance feedback.
  
  
• Oversee third-party vendors and subcontractors, ensuring alignment on contracts, scope, schedule, and budgets.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for additional services, helping to grow client relationships through cross-selling and upselling.
  
  
• Drive project invoicing and financial tracking to meet contract terms and performance expectations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  
  
• Minimum of 13 years of relevant consulting experience, including project leadership.
  
  
• Proven ability to manage consulting engagements with strong business acumen.
  
  
• Advanced analytical capabilities to quickly interpret and leverage large datasets.
  
  
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to uncover client needs and deliver compelling recommendations.
  
  
• Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Deep understanding of financial concepts and planning.
  
  
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities; able to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
  
  

Estimated Min Rate: $280000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $400000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.