Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

Celerity Consulting Group, LLC

Location: Remote work from home eligible (U.S.) with travel to client sites as needed

About Celerity

Celerity is a leading utility consulting firm specializing in transforming complex infrastructure data into actionable intelligence. We support electric, gas, and water utilities nationwide with services across GIS, asset management, data quality, wildfire mitigation, and program management.

Our Wildfire Mitigation Support services help utilities assess risk, improve system resilience, and meet evolving regulatory requirements through a combination of advanced analytics, field validation, and operational expertise.

Position Overview

Celerity is seeking a Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager to lead the execution of wildfire mitigation planning and implementation efforts for electric utilities across the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Utility operations
• Wildfire risk modeling
• Asset and vegetation management
• Regulatory compliance

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of electric utility systems and can translate complex data into defensible, actionable mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end development and execution of Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams across analytics, GIS, field services, and subject matter experts
• Coordinate with utility stakeholders including engineering, vegetation management, operations, and regulatory teams
• Serve as primary client interface for wildfire mitigation engagements

Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy

• Support development of wildfire risk models incorporating:
  • Asset condition and inspection data
  • Vegetation and fuels data
  • Weather and environmental factors
• Translate risk outputs into actionable mitigation programs, including:
  • System hardening
  • Vegetation management strategies
  • Inspection and maintenance programs
• Support scenario analysis and prioritization of capital investments

Data Integration & Analytics

• Oversee integration of data across systems such as:
  • GIS (Esri platform)
  • Asset management systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.)
  • Inspection and work management platforms
• Ensure data quality, traceability, and defensibility of assumptions used in WMPs
• Collaborate with data scientists and GIS teams to enhance modeling capabilities

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Develop WMP documentation aligned with requirements from:
  • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
  • Other state regulatory bodies
• Support responses to regulatory data requests, audits, and Independent Evaluator reviews
• Ensure alignment with standards such as:
  • North American Electric Reliability Corporation FAC-003
  • Applicable state vegetation and clearance requirements

Field & Operational Integration

• Coordinate with field teams (including Clear Path Utility Solutions) to:
  • Validate asset and vegetation data
  • Support inspection and audit programs
• Ensure alignment between planning outputs and real-world execution

Continuous Improvement

• Establish performance metrics and KPIs for wildfire mitigation programs
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
• Support development of Celerity’s wildfire mitigation methodologies and tools

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
  • Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or related)
  • Forestry, Natural Resources, or Environmental Science
  • Geography, GIS, or related technical field

Experience

• 7 to 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Electric utility operations (distribution and/or transmission)
  • Vegetation management programs
  • Wildfire mitigation planning or risk modeling
  • Asset management, GIS, or infrastructure analytics
• Demonstrated experience supporting:
  • Utility regulatory filings or compliance programs
  • Cross-functional program delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required)
• ISA Certified Arborist or Utility Specialist
• Experience with wildfire risk modeling tools or partners (e.g., burn probability, fuels modeling)
• Experience supporting Wildfire Mitigation Plans in states such as California, Texas, or the Western U.S.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Esri ArcGIS platform
  • Utility asset management systems (SAP, Maximo)
  • Data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Key Competencies

• Ability to bridge technical analysis with executive decision-making
• Strong understanding of utility operations and constraints
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience developing defensible, audit-ready documentation
• Strategic thinking with a focus on risk-based decision making

Travel Requirements

• 20% to 40% travel depending on client needs and project phase

Compensation

• Salary Range: $135,000 to $160,000 annually
• Bonus and/or performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off

Why Join Celerity

• Work at the forefront of utility wildfire mitigation and risk analytics
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts across data, engineering, and field operations
• Help utilities make critical, real-world decisions that protect communities and infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape a rapidly growing national service offering

The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location, candidate experience, and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the role.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws—including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and other jurisdictions—we disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law, compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.

Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Remote work and Flexible Work Schedules (for qualified positions)

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Charitable Contribution Match

Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
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Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.