Transactions Consultant

Transactions Consultant

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies 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.

The Opportunity The successful candidate will contribute to technical due diligence engagements for multiple types of assets, including but not limited to renewable energy, conventional generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, and/or new energy projects (such as hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and renewable fuels) on behalf of lenders and investors; initially serving in a supporting role to a multi-disciplinary team of Independent Engineering and Technical Due Diligence consultants. This is a key role on a team of engineers, consultants, and financial analysts, with the expectation to collect and analyze data, develop technical assessment reports, conduct site visits, develop and maintain client contacts, and develop overall project management responsibilities over time. Consultants in this practice generally work on multiple concurrent projects at a given time. This position will report to the transaction solution team within Black & Veatch Infrastructure Advisory.

Key Responsibilities Consulting Capability: Transfers knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels Enhances established working relationships with team members and management from within the client's organization Contributes to quality review on own engagement Ascertains and meets client expectations within scope of engagement role Develops applicable knowledge bases by using best practices to redefine tools and techniques. Outlines specific performance measures, targets, and goals to articulate the business case for realized efficiencies or added value Contribute to multiple projects at any given time Translates analyses into written reports and presentations Industry Knowledge Capability: Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of conventional generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, and/or renewable energy technologies such as solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage. Leverages experience with plant engineering and design, inspections, outage assessment, plant and/or portfolio budget processes, equipment condition assessment, capital project assessments, reliability/availability assessments, conducting field observations, performance assessments, and/or financial analysis and models. Utilizes specialized knowledge to produce moderately complex work products and solutions across many phases of an engagement or one phase of a more complex engagement Applies appropriate methods or recognized equivalent to identified client needs Anticipates and resolves technical problems with occasional technical assistance from others Develops, presents, and defends conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans Analyzes and applies best practices knowledge of the relevant industries Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience 4+ years experience 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. An engineering degree or other technical degree are preferred, though financial, economic, or MBA degrees will be considered if accompanied by supporting relevant experience and qualifications General knowledge of a complete transaction engagement and due diligence lifecycle Building business development capability Advanced technical or industry knowledge, including power generation experience (e.g. plant operations, engineering, consulting, and/or management) Solid working knowledge of conventional generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, and/or renewable energy technologies, such as solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage Knowledge in one or more aspects of consulting processes Human relations skills including collaboration and team functions Ability to operate multiple software packages Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. 4+ years experience 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 in BV office 3 days per week, ability to travel up to 25%