2027 Utilities Consultant

West Monroe; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Utilities Practice in a hybrid work model in New York. You will contribute to strategy, technology evaluation, and process optimization while working with senior consultants on client engagements in the energy sector.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0+ GPA, located within 50 miles of the office, and prepared to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress, with expected graduation between Dec 2026 and Jul 2027.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office; hybrid work model.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategy development for utility initiatives including OT, assets, customer software, IT systems, and renewables.
• Analyze and document current-state processes; identify improvement opportunities and support optimization.
• Support project leadership in workshops, capturing requirements, and presenting deliverables to stakeholders.
• Assist in driving change management for large transformational utility programs.
• Collaborate with teams to apply lessons learned and advanced AI techniques to improve client service.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Curiosity about AI

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT)

Job description

To help our recruiting team focus on your preference, please submit your application for the practice and location that is your top priority. While you can apply to up to three roles within 30 days, prioritizing your top choice is recommended. If you submit a fourth application within the 30 days, you will receive a rejection email indicating that you have reached the limit of applications you can submit.

Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe

West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Utilities Practice. Utilities Consultants work closely with client teams as an integral part of our projects throughout the project lifecycle. Their role includes strategy and planning, technology evaluation, business process optimization, technology implementation, change management, and program leadership.

As a Utilities Consultant, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies reshaping the energy and utilities sector, allowing you to develop new skill sets. Working alongside senior consultants, Utilities Consultants contribute to the development and execution of strategic business solutions for the rapidly transforming energy and utilities industry. This role entails supporting major initiatives aimed at improving operating efficiency, digitization, improving resiliency, integrating distributed energy resources, and enhancing customer experience. Our Utilities Practice is dedicated to driving positive industry change while fostering professional growth and mentorship. Working with diverse and cross collaborative teams, you will have opportunities to engage with senior-level executives and take on challenging roles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Client Delivery:
• Assistin strategy development for various utility initiatives, including operational technology (OT), telecommunications assets, customer-facing software solutions, business ITsystems,and renewable energy technologies
• Analyze and document current-state processes,identifyingareas for improvement and supporting process optimization efforts
• Manage dependencies between project workstreams and parallel initiatives
• Support project leadership in conducting workshops, capturing client requirements, and presenting key deliverables to stakeholders
• Assistin driving change management for large transformational utility programs
• Collaborate with colleagues to apply lessons learned from past projects and industry best practices to enhance client service
• Business and Practice Development:
• Support business development and sales activities byassistingwith project proposals, presentations, and engaging in new client activities
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies, industry thought leadership,and innovative solutions for client engagements
• Culture and People Development:
• Participate in initiatives and events that align with the mission and culture of our Utilities Practice and West Monroe
• Engage in inclusion and diversity initiatives across the firm
• Support pro-bono and philanthropy initiatives in your local West Monroe office
• AI and Technology:
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs
• Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes

What You’'ll Bring to the Team

• Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, or prior work experience
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027
• Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027. Candidates must currently be on track to graduate within this window. The graduation date will be verified.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
• Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs

Preferred Qualifications

• Majors in:
• Business Administration
• Chemical Engineering
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Studies
• Finance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Passion for the rapidly changing utility industry, emergent energy technologies, utility operations management, and public policy

Join our team and make a lasting impact!

Other consultancies talk at you.

At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co‑creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

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We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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