Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Transformation Solutions

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference. 

 

Req Id : 114088 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available:  No

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

In this role you will have the opportunity to guide the delivery of our solutions, provide consulting services, and offer expertise and guidance in Grid Transformation with a focus on Grid Modernization Infrastructure and Technologies such as Transmission & Distribution Modernization, Grid Protection, Automation & Control, real-time Utility OT systems, Utility IT systems, and Cybersecurity.

As a Principal Consultant, you will manage and/or participate in a team of business and technology consultants in defining strategy and roadmap, developing solutions and requirements, and supporting clients in their digital transformation (technology, business processes, data, and organizational readiness). This role has an approximate split of 60% delivery performance goal and 40% business development performance goal.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Responsibilities:

• Manage client engagement for complex, transformational programs
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define strategy and Grid technology solutions
• Lead a medium to large size engagement or a project team
• Provide technical and industry knowledge to contribute to or lead multiple engagements 
• Lead business process and technical requirement workshops with clients
• Perform business readiness and change management assessment in support of clients going through technology transformation
• Apply suitable architectural reference models and frameworks to develop fully solution delivery lifecycle
• Develop client relationships, being able to multitask while maintaining a track record of producing high quality consulting work products
• Demonstrate consulting capabilities with minimal level of oversight from more senior level professionals. 
• Contribute to the improvement of the Infrastructure Transformation Solution team (best practices, team development)

Business Development Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the business development process as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Support client account manager and/or client account partner to understand clients’ business needs and help them to develop compelling presentations, proposals, and Statement of Work (SOW)
• Promote thought leadership in Grid Transformation, Operational Technologies, and Smart Grid technologies by contributing to white papers, developing partnership opportunities and go-to-market strategies
• Contribute to development of new solution offerings

Matrix Management Responsibilities:

• • Transfer knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others’ knowledge and skill levels.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to professionals on projects and their supervisors. 
    Contribute to the development of others through engagement assignments and general evaluation
  • Delegate work duties according to the development opportunities and needs of individuals

Management Respons