Title: Consultant - Energy Generation Services
Location: Remote - United States
Salary: Base: $150,000-$165,000 + Bonus
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Benefits: Health, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Floating Holiday), Flexible Work Arrangements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and additional perks
Position Overview We are seeking a senior-level engineering consultant to support planning, development, and execution of utility-scale power generation projects. This role sits within a Planning & Advisory consulting environment and provides technical leadership, analytical support, and project management across the full lifecycle of generation assets.
The position plays a key role in guiding strategic decisions related to generation technology selection, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), procurement, construction oversight, and long-term asset performance.
Key Responsibilities Generation Strategy & Planning - Lead feasibility studies, resource assessments, and long-term generation planning initiatives
- Support Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) with technology performance analysis and scenario modeling
Technology Evaluation & Selection - Evaluate and recommend generation technologies based on regulatory, market, and operational considerations
- Define expected performance across various configurations and operating environments
Cost Estimation & Financial Analysis - Develop capital and operating cost models across multiple generation platforms
- Support business case development and investment decision-making
Contracting & Procurement - Support RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
- Provide technical input for PPA, EPC, OEM, and O&M agreements
Construction & Execution Oversight - Serve as technical advisor and Owner's Engineer during construction
- Ensure adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements
Operations & Asset Performance - Advise on commissioning, performance optimization, and asset management strategies
- Support lifecycle planning, including decommissioning strategies
Project Leadership - Manage projects from initiation through completion
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations
Continuous Improvement - Develop and deepen subject matter expertise in generation technologies and markets
- Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends
Required Experience & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred)
- Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of directly related experience in power generation or utility-scale energy projects
- Strong foundation in thermodynamics, generation system performance, and plant operations
- Engineering design and/or construction experience on generation projects strongly preferred
- Deep technical knowledge of generation technologies, including:
- Combined Cycle
- Simple Cycle
- Reciprocating Engines
- Coal
- Emerging technologies such as Hydrogen and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
- Experience with regulatory frameworks, permitting, and grid interconnection
- Familiarity with renewables, battery storage, DERs, and energy efficiency as planning resources
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Business development experience a plus
Why This Role - Senior technical advisory role with direct client impact
- Exposure to complex, high-visibility generation projects nationwide
- Flexible remote work options
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Long-term growth and leadership opportunity within a consulting environment
