Independent Contractor — Emergency Operations (Energy & Utilities)

Hagerty Consulting, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 103,320 - 275,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted memberships

Paid time off and leave benefits

Job summary

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Independent Contractor, Emergency Operations (Energy & Utilities) to support clients on energy resilience, critical infrastructure, and emergency management challenges across the nation.

The role requires 5–10+ years leading energy or critical infrastructure programs, strong client-facing skills, knowledge of electric operations, and experience with mutual aid; Master Exercise Practitioner certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience leading energy or critical infrastructure programs through major incidents.
• Knowledge of electric transmission, distribution and storm restoration logistics.
• Experience with the national mutual aid process.
• Strong client-facing skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Active MEP certification or advanced emergency management credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor for diverse clients across the emergency management cycle, providing hands-on support.
• Guide clients through storm restoration planning and utility response challenges.
• Review regulatory reporting requirements to ensure compliance at state and federal levels.
• Assist with development of PSPS plans and other mitigation strategies for local contexts.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate high-stakes exercises for staff and leadership.

Skills

Client-facing skills

5-10+ years experience

Electric operations knowledge

Mutual aid coordination experience

MEP certification preferred

Job description

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Independent Contractor, Emergency Operations (Energy & Utilities) to support clients on energy resilience, critical infrastructure, and emergency management challenges across the nation.

The role requires 5–10+ years leading energy or critical infrastructure programs, strong client-facing skills, knowledge of electric operations, and experience with mutual aid; Master Exercise Practitioner certification is preferred.