Transactions Principal Consultant

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As a  Principal Consultant, Transactions Advisory Solution , you will have the opportunity to: 

• Provide technical or industry knowledge to contribute to the completion of multiple engagement phases 
• Demonstrate capabilities with minimal level of oversight from more senior level professionals 
• Contribute to projects that are generally medium to large in size or own a moderate to significant portion of a larger project 
• Lead a medium to large size effort or project team 
• Delegate team work assignments through various phases of an engagement 
• Manage projects from prospect, proposal to client deliverable 
• Likely manage multiple projects at any given time 
• Demonstrate experience with providing independent engineering services, M&A advisory, valuation and other related services supporting clients in transactional due diligence, and managing a team of engineers, managers, consultants, and financial analysts to complete report deliverables 
• Focus on project management and develop sales responsibilities 

While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred location for this role is Phoenix, Kansas City, Houston, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, or Atlanta. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

The Team

Building a World of Difference …it’s more than just a tag line, it is the passion that fuels Black & Veatch’s global success.    

As the leading employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction company we have an unparalleled committed to our clients and the communities they serve. Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory Transactions Solution as a Principal Consultant, Transactions. The world is changing at an unprecedented rate and that change increases the demand for innovation and efficiency to deliver solutions and services across the world’s  infrastructure.  Join Black & Veatch’s Infrastructure Advisory practice and use your talent and expertise to impact the world. 

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of electric generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, digital infrastructure, and/or renewable energy technologies   
• Utilizes specialized knowledge to produce complex work products and solutions across all phases of an engagement   
• Manages moderate to highly complex engagements through all stages and phases   
• Develops, presents, and defends conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans   
• Secures commitment and participation from the client’s senior management by leveraging relationships   
• Searches for new consulting opportunities with existing or new clients   
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic direction and objectives of a service offering 

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years managing significant engagements   
• Master’s degree   
• Knowledge and experience with: power generation technologies, utilities, O&G infrastructure, water/wastewater technologies, digital infrastructure, and/or electric power commercial and regulatory practices   
• Advanced technical or industry knowledge   
• Broad knowledge of the marketplace   
• Project management, client management and negotiation skills   
• Intermediate business development capability and 2 years of business development experience   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
• Has managed significant engagements
• 10+ years in a business/consulting environment
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.