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Energy & Utility Consulting Director - 1898 & Co.

  • Location: San Diego, 123
  • Salary: Attractive Salary
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Renewables
  • Contact: Imane Ghaffor
  • Contact Email: imane.ghaffor@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
  • Start Date: 30 July 2025
  • Expiry Date: 30 August 2025
  • Job Ref: V-280134

Description

At 1898 & Co., we are changing the game in the utilities industry. With possibilities powered by experience, our purpose is to serve a brighter future. Are you ready to be a part of it?

We’re looking for someone ready to take the lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and implement our core values into their work. 1898 & Co. has the feel of a start-up, with the support of Bur

resources. It’s what makes us unselfish collaborators. We proactively walk the talk to create bigger opportunities through sharing, communicating, and candidness. We are energy-givers w

view of success, prioritizing others’ needs and goals in addition to our own.

The 1898 & Co. Utility Consulting Director is responsible for the successful sale and execution of management and advisory consulting engagements. This role requires subject matter ex

the following service 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

The Director will manage and provide expertise and professional development to a team of consultants and analysts in managing project quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcont

estimates, and client relations. The Director will ensure client satisfaction through commitment, dedication, integrity, and outstanding service. The Utility Consulting Director displays leade

is confident and willing to take it to the next level.

What You’ll Do:

You'll organize and direct consulting projects, including the overall pursuit, negotiation, execution, cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.

You'll facilitate workshop sessions with senior-level client teams to understand client requirements, uncover needs, and develop action plans.

You’re a strategic thinker and anticipate client problems. You’ll provide innovative and impactful solutions.

Your communication and planning skills are vital to keeping everyone on the same page with project personnel's needs and department management. You’ll liaise with internal and

experts to pursue and deliver consulting projects. You’re often the first point of contact for all project-related communications and clients.

You'll compile, distribute, and present status reports, including project progress, schedule, cost, and budget impacts to internal and external stakeholders.

You’re a curious seeker, passionate about personal and professional growth, and willing to take strategic risks.

You'll establish project teams, coordinate activities amongst multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. You’ll provide performance feedback to pe

project team members as appropriate. You’ll develop and contribute to training curricula and materials for consultants and analysts. You thrive on diverse perspectives, opinions, an

You’ll be accountable for delivering third-party vendors and subcontractors, including contracts, scope, schedule, and budget. Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

You’re a tenacious problem solver energized by new, untried, and unique challenges. You leverage the latest tools, technologies, and best practices to create action and traction in

You’ll ensure prime contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing is processed promptly in alignment with agreements. You’ll provide managerial direction and work assignments to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related degree from an accredited program. MBA preferred.

Minimum of 13 years of relevant consulting experience.

Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets quickly and efficiently.

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 em

and clients.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Primary Location US-CA-Brea

Other Locations US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Los Angeles

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time





The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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