WSP · 1 week ago
Senior Advisor – Grid Modernization Advisory Services
3900 South Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80235, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $217K/yr
12+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Senior Advisor for their Grid Modernization Advisory Services team. This role involves collaborating with experts to support utilities in navigating complex transitions in the energy sector, focusing on strategic planning and technical recommendations.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a team of subject matter experts to perform complex research, support project initiatives, develop technical reports / recommendations, and contribute to strategic decision-making processes for utility clients
Research and discussions with internal staff, clients, partners, and solution providers to build personal awareness of major market trends in the utility industry in general and Grid Modernization specifically. Share this knowledge with others on the team
Perform in a seller/doer role to pursue opportunities, win work, and lead or support the execution of projects
Develop and maintain advisory opportunities and lead or support Advisory Services proposal development, as needed
Create and deliver high quality technical reports, presentations, and other Advisory Services deliverables
Must have very strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to adapt to a wide variety of audiences
Responsible for mentoring less experienced advisors according to business plans and personal goals that are established annually
Support Advisory Services marketing goals through developing and delivering content for publications, industry reports, pod casts, and speaking engagements
Support the development of the annual Advisory Services business plan
Learn new skills readily, as needed
Perform all duties with little to no supervision
Qualification
Required
12+ years of applicable energy industry experience with strong technical aptitude
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or another related field is required
Experience with completing complex technical analysis and using this to prepare easy-to-understand reports, compelling presentations, executive summaries, and other types of Advisory Services deliverables
Experience with researching and compiling large amounts of data quickly and independently
Experience with serving as a technical specialist with knowledge and deep skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in multiple areas related to Grid Modernization
Experience with assisting in the preparation of business cases and cost-benefit analyses
Experience with collaborating with peers and efficiently mentoring less experienced consultants
Experience with developing an overall project execution plan and sequencing of activities to facilitate an efficient and organized execution of Advisory Services work
Experience with achieving financial success on Advisory Services projects
Experience with supporting the development of needs assessments, business cases, strategic roadmaps, and other Advisory Services deliverable for clients in the energy industry
Experience with leading or assisting on small to medium sized advisory engagements with complex technical challenges
Experience with leading or assisting with proposal development and other business functions as needed
Experience with forming trusted advisor relationships with clients
Experience with understanding client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
Experience with identifying potential clients of interest and developing plans to win work in coordination with other peers and leadership
Strong verbal and written communication skills using the English language is required
Ability to travel 20% or more
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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