DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced, people-focused leader to serve as Director of Energy & Utilities Consulting for our Mountain Region, based in Boise. This role provides regional leadership for our Energy & Utilities Consulting (EUC) practice and is responsible for driving strategy, growth, and performance across multiple consulting business lines.
Our Energy & Utilities Consulting practice brings together our Energy Advisory and Power Systems Planning capabilities to deliver integrated, end-to-end services to power generation and power delivery clients. These offerings include:
- Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis
- Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning
- Utility Investment Planning
- Renewables & Markets Advisory
- Power & Fuels Advisory
- Utility Finance & Rates Advisory
This individual will lead teams delivering technical, economic, and strategic solutions that support clients' energy transition initiatives. The role requires strong business and financial acumen, a commitment to people development, and the ability to translate strategy into measurable results.
What You'll Do As the Director of Energy & Utilities Consulting, you will provide managerial direction, strategic oversight, and technical leadership for the Mountain region EUC practice in Boise. You will be responsible for setting regional strategy, leading high-performing consulting teams, strengthening client relationships, and promoting the values and mission of Burns & McDonnell and 1898 & Co.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute regional business plans and strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and market opportunities.
- Identify, develop, and implement operational, marketing, pricing, and client retention strategies.
- Lead the group to meet targets for sales, revenue, and profitability.
Team Leadership & Management
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to a multidisciplinary consulting organization.
- Oversee staffing strategies, work assignments, and performance management processes.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture focused on accountability and professional growth.
Client & Business Development
- Drive business development efforts in the Mountain region.
- Collaborate with business development managers, business line leads, and project teams to identify new opportunities and secure projects.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients in the utility and energy sectors.
Operational & Financial Oversight
- Manage department budgets and monitor financial performance.
- Review and present financial reports to regional and practice leadership.
- Enforce compliance with company policies, quality standards, and risk management requirements.
- Support firm initiatives and lead change management efforts within the practice.
Technical & Advisory Leadership
- Provide senior-level consulting and technical guidance across power generation, transmission, and distribution planning and advisory services.
- Support integrated techno-economic, engineering, and power system studies.
- Champion innovation, strategic thinking, and consistent delivery excellence across project work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 13 years relevant consulting experience required.
- Master's degree MBA preferred.
- Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly and efficiently interpret large data sets.
- Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
- Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts.
- Excellent planning and analytical skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-ID-Boise
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 263761
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
