Energy & Power Strategy Leader — Client Impact

Smith Arnold Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners seeks a Senior Consultant to lead high-impact client engagements across the Energy & Power sector from strategy through execution. The role offers ownership, client-facing responsibility, and autonomy, with meritocratic progression toward Senior Manager and Partner levels.

Ideal candidates will manage multi-disciplinary teams, guide capital-project-focused workstreams, and drive deals and renewals while maintaining top-quality delivery and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
• 4–7 years of consulting experience within the Energy & Power industry required.
• Direct experience with major capital project management strongly preferred (generation, T&D, gas transmission, data centers, etc.)
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex client engagements.
• Strong executive presence and comfort working directly with senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full client engagements from project kickoff through completion and renewal opportunities.
• Own project timelines, scope management, deliverables, and overall client success.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage internal project teams, delegate responsibilities, and mentor junior consultants.
• Lead executive presentations, client workshops, and strategic decision-making discussions.
• Support Partners during project scoping and workplan development prior to engagement launch.
• Ensure all deliverables meet both client expectations and internal quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for contract extensions and broader consulting engagements.
• Build strong long-term client relationships across utility, infrastructure, and energy leadership teams.
• Drive practice development through speaking events, internal initiatives, thought leadership, and article creation.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of major capital projects across generation, T&D, gas transmission, and data center infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners seeks a Senior Consultant to lead high-impact client engagements across the Energy & Power sector from strategy through execution. The role offers ownership, client-facing responsibility, and autonomy, with meritocratic progression toward Senior Manager and Partner levels.

Ideal candidates will manage multi-disciplinary teams, guide capital-project-focused workstreams, and drive deals and renewals while maintaining top-quality delivery and strong client relationships.