Managing Consultant

Join to apply for the Managing Consultant role at WilldanJoin to apply for the Managing Consultant role at WilldanGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Willdan. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$126,000.00/yr - $174,000.00/yrWhy You Should Join the E3 TeamWhen you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired.Who We AreFounded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions.E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy.About YouWe look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity and a passion for energy. Our Managing Consultants take the reins on project work to drive creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues of the day. You bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a collaborative approach to project work, are comfortable coaching and providing feedback to others, and are practiced at working closely with clients and stakeholders. We seek those that are inquisitive and look at all sides of an issue to make informed recommendations with confidence and clarity. You pride yourself in your technical aptitude and deep subject matter expertise related to at least one our general practice areas. You bring a strong attention to detail and your project management and leadership techniques help you independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers.Practice AreaWe Are Highly Collaborative, But Everyone Is Encouraged To Pursue Their Own Practice Areas Of Interest. At E3, Our Broadly Defined Practice Areas IncludeClimate Pathways and ElectrificationAsset Valuation, Transmission, and MarketsIntegrated System PlanningAbout The RoleThe Managing Consultant is a vital contributor to our team and project work. The position spearheads client-facing interactions and plays a leadership role in identifying the approach and methods for medium-to-large projects. Our Managing Consultants direct workstreams within projects and contribute heavily to written reports and papers. Our Managing Consultants regularly deliver findings and summaries to customers, making presentations and replying to questions. Duties will grow to include more elaborate investigative tasks, overseeing the management of existing tools, and leading efforts on proposal writing.Hours: Full TimeTravel: 0-10%Office Location: San Francisco, CAResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers, and owning customer requestsConduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete information fulfill end-to-end project obligationsDeliver presentations to customers and reply to questionsDevelop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool, gathering relevant data, and vetting resultsOversee or assist in management of existing tools as neededOversee or implement major revisions to toolkitsApply core QA/QC best practicesLead proposal writing on small/medium projectsTranslate results of research and evaluations into clear visual representationsHead the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for customer solutionsProactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or ManagerTrack and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan, with ongoing communication to project team membersCapture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processesAssist with internal initiatives as neededRequirementsMaster’s degree or PhD in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field4-8 years of experience in an energy-related field with a specific focus on the power electric sectorPrior experience specifically addressing power generation, renewable energy, project economics, and the clean energy transitionDemonstrated hands-on experience or extensive knowledge in, or related to our practice areasExtensive project management experience leading collaborative project efforts while helping each member of your team to do their finest workExperience crafting a clear and compelling message both in writing and via presentationsDemonstrated experience working directly with stakeholders or customersAptitude to write and communicate clearly passionate about the transition to a low-carbon economyDemonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projectsHigh fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling methods and/or programming knowledge and experience are also valuedExperience with electricity or energy modeling platforms preferred, examples include AURORA, PLEXOS, ReEDS, LEAP, NEMSDesire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staffThings that Set you ApartDeep subject matter expertise specifically in energy, power systems, and climate change issuesSignificant project management and leadership experience in a technical or analytical environmentExtensive experience coordinating with customers on a regular basisYou believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energyYou work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the tableYou enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audienceYou take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounterPrior work experience at a management consulting firmEEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation StatementWilldan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 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Created: 2025-09-17