Managing Consultant, Integrated Planning

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 117923 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : Yes Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes Why Black & Veatch?At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a consulting manager and resource planning leader to lead the execution of integrated resource planning (IRP) engagements for electric utilities and large electric users. In this role, you will provide clients with a strategic vision of their long-term resource plans and help shape our IRP solution to better support current and future clients. By joining Infrastructure Advisory, a consultant group that advises clients across the infrastructure lifecycle, you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are aligned with Black & Veatch’s Purpose, Building a World of Difference. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Deliver innovative solutions to address our client’s most pressing issues, including aging infrastructure, portfolio optimization, asset investments, and improving data management and decision making. Lead the execution of resource planning for utilities and large electric users, guiding technical teams and energy market modeling (e.g., PLEXOS, EnCompass) to inform client strategy, integrated resource planning, and investment decisions. Translate client objectives, regulatory requirements, and market assumptions into a clear strategic vision and actionable long-term resource plans to support their evolving energy needs. Grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations. You will be working with Infrastructure Advisory’s Strategy, Planning & Optimization Solution Portfolio to lead a wide range of projects and solutions, including integrated resource plans, resource adequacy and reliability assessments, large-load and resource procurement strategy, portfolio optimization and asset investment planning, market studies, and other related generation and transmission planning efforts. The TeamBlack & Veatch’s Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency Services are an integrated portfolio of strategic consulting and operation resiliency services that apply across the client’s entire investment-to-operations lifecycle commitments. Included are Strategic Advisory, Industrial Cybersecurity, and Operating Assets. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end execution of high complexity resource planning engagements for utilities and large electric users, including: Integrated resource planning (IRP) leadership, including defining study approach, scenario design, assumptions development, stakeholder engagement, and documentation. Direction and oversight of energy market modeling performed with tools such as PLEXOS and EnCompass (production cost, capacity expansion, and portfolio studies), ensuring the analysis answers the client’s key planning questions. Guidance on resource adequacy, reliability, and planning reserve margin assessments; evaluation of capacity accreditation and ELCC where applicable. Portfolio optimization and investment planning strategy (generation, storage, transmission, demand-side resources), including sensitivities on load, fuel, policy, and technology costs, and the trade-offs they present to clients. Review of model results, translating results into clear, client-ready exhibits and recommendations. Provide clients with a strategic vision of their long-term resource plans, translating analysis into clear recommendations and decision pathways for executives, boards, regulators, and other stakeholders. Help shape and evolve Black & Veatch’s IRP solution to better support current and future clients, including approaches, standard tools, templates, and service offerings for utilities and large electric users. Support business development activities, and lead the development of scopes, schedules and budgets Management ResponsibilitiesActs as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.Preferred QualificationsMaster of Arts or ScienceTypically 8-10 years experience in a business/consulting environmentCertifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.Minimum QualificationsBachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in business, technology, or engineering OR relevant business experience. Minimum of 7 years related work experienceWork Environment/Physical DemandsHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary PlanCST: ConsultingJob Grade017Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via our accommodations request form. 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General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. 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