Energy Lead - Utilities

Capco; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSA and commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Capco is seeking a Regional Energy Lead & Client Partner to drive growth and shape Capco's Utilities practice across the East coast and Midwest in a senior leadership role. You will own client relationships, originate opportunities, and lead large-scale transformation engagements with a commercially driven mindset.

You will manage a portfolio of strategic accounts, deliver complex projects, mentor teams, and ensure superior outcomes for clients while expanding Capco's energy practice globally.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of consulting in the North American Energy & Utilities sector, including regulated and deregulated markets.
• Strong expertise in Digital, Technology, and Consulting services across Utilities.
• Proven success in leading executive client relationships, developing proposals, and winning complex engagements.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management with C-suite experience.
• Bachelor's degree and willingness to travel up to 50% across the East coast/Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of Capco's Utilities business by developing executive relationships and leading complex sales pursuits across the Northeast U.S.
• Own a portfolio of strategic client accounts with revenue growth, client satisfaction and P&L responsibility.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing consulting team through hiring and development.
• Deliver consulting engagements with high quality, commercial success and alignment between client expectations and Capco capabilities.
• Shape regional go-to-market strategies and represent Capco as a trusted advisor in Energy & Utilities.

Skills

Executive relationships

Proposal development

Business development

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AMI

GIS

EMS

ADMS

OMS

EAM

DERMS

Customer Information Systems

Trading & Risk Management

Job description

Regional Energy Lead & Client Partner – Utilities

Location: Charlotte or Chicago (In Person) |Practice Area: Energy | Type: Permanent

Lead the growth of Capco's Energy practice in the Northeast U.S., shaping client strategy, building high-performing teams, and delivering transformational outcomes for leading Utilities organizations.

The Role

Capco is seeking an experienced Regional Energy Lead & Client Partner to establish and grow our Utilities consulting business across the East coast/Midwest U.S. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially driven consulting Partner who combines deep Energy & Utilities expertise with a proven ability to develop client relationships, originate new business, and lead large-scale transformation engagements.

You will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of strategic client accounts, developing market presence, leading complex pursuits, and growing a high-performing consulting team. As the regional leader, you will own both commercial success and client delivery, ensuring exceptional outcomes for our clients while contributing to the continued expansion of Capco's global Energy Practice.

What You'll Do

• Drive the growth of Capco's Utilities business by developing executive relationships, identifying new opportunities, and leading complex sales pursuits across the Northeast U.S.
• Own a portfolio of strategic client accounts, taking responsibility for revenue growth, commercial performance, client satisfaction, and overall P&L.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing consulting team through hiring, mentoring, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead the successful delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring quality execution, commercial success, and alignment between client expectations and Capco's delivery capabilities.
• Shape regional go-to-market strategies, create compelling value propositions, and represent Capco as a trusted advisor within the Energy & Utilities market.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of consulting experience within the North American Energy & Utilities sector, including both regulated and deregulated markets, with a proven track record of building consulting business.
• Strong expertise in Digital, Technology, and Consulting services across Utilities, with experience spanning multiple operational and enterprise technology domains such as Grid Modernization, AMI, GIS, EMS, ADMS, OMS, DER, EAM, Customer Information Systems, Trading & Risk Management, and related platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading executive client relationships, developing proposals, winning complex consulting engagements, and managing large strategic accounts.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging C-suite executives and leading client workshops.
• Bachelor's degree and willingness to travel up to 50% across the East coast/Midwest.

Bonus Points For

• Established executive relationships within major North American Utilities organizations.
• Experience leading regional consulting practices or building new market capabilities.
• Expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, customer transformation, cybersecurity, or digital utility transformation.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary consulting teams across strategy, business, and technology engagements.
• Demonstrated success delivering sustainable revenue growth within a consulting environment.

Why Join Capco

• Lead the continued expansion of one of the industry's fastest-growing Energy consulting practices.
• Build lasting relationships with executive leaders across leading Utilities organizations.
• Shape innovative transformation programmes that define the future of the Energy sector.
• Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial consulting culture where leaders are empowered to make an impact.
• Help grow talented consulting teams while influencing the future direction of Capco's global Energy Practice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Commuter Benefits.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, dependent care support, and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness reimbursement together with Working Advantage employee discounts.
• A competitive, people-first rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, career growth, and financial future.

Inclusion at Capco

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.