Consultant Energy

When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions.
E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawai’i, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets. E3 is also expanding its international presence with recent projects in Europe, China, India, and Africa.
We look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity and a passion for energy. Our Managing Consultants take the reins on project work to drive creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues of the day. You bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a collaborative approach to project work, are comfortable coaching and providing feedback to others, and are practiced at working closely with clients and stakeholders. You pride yourself in your technical aptitude and deep subject matter expertise related to at least one our general practice areas. You bring a strong attention to detail and your project management and leadership techniques help you independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers.
Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets
- Integrated System Planning
Hours: Full Time
·Office Location: Hybrid work schedule (T-Th) from our office in downtown Calgary
E3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment, we encourage our E3 employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week, usually including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.
Significant project management and leadership experience in a technical or analytical environment
You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the table
You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience
You take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter
The Role The Managing Consultant is a vital contributor to our team and project work. The position spearheads client-facing interactions and plays a leadership role in identifying the approach and methods for medium-to-large projects. Our Managing Consultants direct workstreams within projects and contribute heavily to written reports and papers. Our Managing Consultants regularly deliver findings and summaries to customers, making presentations and replying to questions. Duties will grow to include more elaborate investigative tasks, overseeing the management of existing tools, and leading efforts on proposal writing.
Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers, and owning customer requests
Fulfill end-to-end project obligations
Develop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool, gathering relevant data, and vetting results
Oversee or assist in management of existing tools as needed
Lead proposal writing on small/medium projects
Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager
Track and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan, with ongoing communication to project team members
Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes
Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field
~4-8 years of experience in an energy-related field with a specific focus on the power electric sector
~ Prior experience specifically addressing power generation, renewable energy, project economics, and the clean energy transition
~ Demonstrated hands-on experience or extensive knowledge in, or related to, either our Resource Planning or Asset Valuation practice areas
~ Extensive project management experience leading collaborative project efforts while helping each member of your team to do their finest work
~ Experience crafting a clear and compelling message both in writing and via presentations
~ Demonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projects
~ High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff

$This includes, but is not limitedto:a candidate’s education, training, and relevant work experience; expected quality and quantity of work; While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped, this provides a representationof the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the company'sperformance.
Annual Total Compensation Range for Managing - Senior Managing Consultant:
- E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.
In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
- Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
- Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
- Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated.