Principal Consultant, Integrated System Planning Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Principal Consultant, Integrated System Planning Date: Apr 1, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Jacksonville, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Tampa, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US Houston, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Austin, TX, US Tualatin, OR, US Orlando, FL, US Phoenix, AZ, US Cary, NC, US Charlotte, NC, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Req Id: 114034 Opportunity Type: Staff Relocation eligible: No Full time/Part time: Full-Time Project Only Hire: No Visa Sponsorship Available: No The Team Black & Veatch’s Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Program Enablement, Strategy, Planning & Optimization, and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions. You will be working with Infrastructure Advisory’s Strategy, Planning & Optimization Solution Portfolio to deliver a wide range of projects and solutions, including integrated resource plans, resource adequacy and reliability assessments, capacity expansion and production cost modeling, portfolio optimization and asset investment planning, market studies, and other related generation and transmission planning efforts. They Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a principal consultant and technical lead to deliver integrated resource management projects for our clients, with a focus on market modeling through platforms like PLEXOS and Encompass. 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. Support the Strategy, Planning & Optimization Solution through execution of 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 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. Key Responsibilities Lead high complexity consulting tasks in support of project delivery, including: Integrated resource planning (IRP) support, including scenario design, assumptions development, and documentation. Energy market modeling execution using tools such as PLEXOS and EnCompass (production cost, capacity expansion, and portfolio studies). Resource adequacy, reliability, and planning reserve margin assessments; evaluation of capacity accreditation and ELCC where applicable. Portfolio optimization and investment planning analyses (generation, storage, transmission, demand‑side resources), including sensitivities on load, fuel, policy, and technology costs. Model QA/QC, calibration, and results validation; develop repeatable workflows, templates, and clear client‑ready exhibits. Serve as a technical manager or director on strategy and planning projects. Manage tasks and assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Provide technical subject matter expertise on projects, apply best practices and recommend innovative solutions to clients. Provide thought leadership and be recognized as a company/industry subject matter expert. Contribute through presentations, publications, participation in regional/national conferences, and on professional society committees. Lead client meetings and workshops, develop presentations and communicate effectively with clients. Support business development activities, and lead the development of scopes, schedules and budget. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience Typically 10+ years experience in a business/consulting environment. Certifications Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred. Work Environment/Physical Demands BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 100% Competencies Action oriented Customer focus Interpersonal savvy Salary Plan CST: Consulting Job Grade 018 Benefits 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 401(k) 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. 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