Power & Utilities: Energy Optimization – Digital Grid – Senior – US Consulting

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Your career is yours to shape.

The opportunity

The role of an Energy Optimization Senior will be to provide consulting services to Power & Utility clients implementing digital grid programs, capabilities and systems (AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS) resulting in increased value and efficiency.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide functional and/or technical experience and insights

• Provide strategic and tactical insights to help anticipate client needs

• Design and facilitate client meetings and workshops

• Identify and implement service delivery improvements to improve the quality of the service provided

• Identify and resolve/escalate issues and risks that affect scope, quality, schedule and resources

• Develop and deliver status updates and client-facing communications

• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge and enhance client service delivery

• Stay current with the latest trends in the industry to be a trusted advisor/subject-matter resource for our clients’ businesses

• Participate in new business opportunities by developing strategies and solutions

• Network to develop long-term relationships both internally and externally

• Enhance the EY brand through strong relationships across a network of existing and future clients

• Support the EY inclusiveness culture

• Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel depending on time of year

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially around breaking down complex structures into digestible and relevant points for a diverse set of clients and colleagues at all levels

• Ability to challenge and inspire coworkers and clients to think about difficult situations in new and transformative ways

• Use of existing knowledge and experience to provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership

• Willingness to improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives

• Ability to support driving projects to completion with the highest quality, regardless of team size or individual responsibilities

• Ability to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate to both internal and client leadership

• Ability to support a positive learning culture

• Dedication to be coached by higher levels and provide coaching and counsel to junior team members to help them develop

To qualify for the role you must have

• Proven business or technical work experience in one or more of the following digital grid focus areas: AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS, Network Modeling

• Bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree with a minimum of two years of related work experience

• Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel

• Must have a valid drivers license

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working with vendor software associated with above focus areas including (Itron, LG, Schneider Electric, ABB, GE, OSI, CYME, PSCAD, PSS/E)

• Experience delivering consulting services to Power & Utilities clients

What we look for

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends for their area of focus and specific skills and knowledge to contribute to our clients and teams. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

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What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $101,500 to $186,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $121,700 to $211,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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