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Consultant - Grand Forks, ND AE2S Nexus is seeking highly-motivated team members to add to our team of utility and municipality financial and policy consultants. As financial planning consultants to both large and small public and private utilities, the work completed by this team varies widely. Examples include municipal budget planning support, assistance with funding development and application, rate-design and revenue forecasting, capital improvement and renewal/replacement planning, analysis of capital funding rate impacts, comprehensive reserve planning, regional benchmarking studies, and overall revenue sufficiency and rate projections. Most project assignments include periodic client Progress Meetings and development of a technical memorandum to relay findings and recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Successful team members must be self-motivated, with an aptitude for problem solving. Consultant - Grand Forks, ND AE2S Nexus is seeking highly-motivated team members to add to our team of utility and municipality financial and policy consultants. As financial planning consultants to both large and small public and private utilities, the work completed by this team varies widely. Examples include municipal budget planning support, assistance with funding development and application, rate-design and revenue forecasting, capital improvement and renewal/replacement planning, analysis of capital funding rate impacts, comprehensive reserve planning, regional benchmarking studies, and overall revenue sufficiency and rate projections. Most project assignments include periodic client Progress Meetings and development of a technical memorandum to relay findings and recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Successful team members must be self-motivated, with an aptitude for problem solving. Responsibilities Communicate and build strong relationships with public clients in support of project development and delivery Further company business development and marketing activities in the region Oversee local project management and delivery Draft and deliver technical reports, proposals, and presentations Collect and perform quantitative data analysis of municipal financial information Develop and prepare MS Excel based computer models in support of project analyses Basic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (engineering, finance, public affairs, or other related field) Proven problem-solving skills based on quantitative data analysis Ability to work independently on specific assignments 5+ years of experience with data analysis and large data sets Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives Willing to travel as required 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 Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree (engineering, finance, public affairs, or other related field) Experience working in a consulting or public government environment History working with team members across broad geographies AE2S Nexus, a division of AE2S, is a financial and management consulting firm dedicated to finding solutions for utilities and public sector clients improving the communities they serve. Our brand of financial and management consulting provides the thoughtful experience of our diverse team to deliver solutions that “Go Beyond” what traditional utility rate consulting provides. AE2S Nexus specializes in utility financial consulting (business plan development, cost of service and rate setting, impact fee development, etc.) and community-wide financial planning with the understanding that at the core of communities achieving their goals is knowing how to fund their mission. Excel within an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere. Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance AE2S/AE2S Nexus offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today! 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance 100-percent paid Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Discretionary Bonus Plan Matching 401(k) Contributions with Discretionary Profit-Sharing Contributions Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience Wellness Program AE2S/Nexus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr