Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Technical Project Manager - Sustainability & Energy Initiat[...]

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and caregiver leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is hiring a seasoned project manager and technical advisor to lead energy, facilities, and decarbonization initiatives across public and education sectors.

You will guide teams through planning, design, and implementation of HVAC, lighting, solar, BESS, EV charging, and interconnection projects. The role blends technical leadership with strategic client engagement and proposal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of experience delivering energy, facilities, infrastructure, or decarbonization projects.
• Experience with HVAC systems, lighting, solar, BESS, EV charging, and interconnection.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and project manager for energy, infrastructure, and decarbonization projects across higher education, K-12, municipal, and public-sector clients.
• Lead delivery of complex technical projects involving HVAC, building controls, lighting upgrades, solar PV, BESS, EV charging, microgrids, and interconnection.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams through all phases of project delivery from planning to commissioning.
• Support technical evaluations, site assessments, energy audits, feasibility studies, and capital project planning.
• Review engineering studies, design documents, utility requirements, and submittals to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder communication strategies.

Skills

HVAC systems and controls

Lighting and building energy

Solar photovoltaic systems

Battery energy storage systems

EV charging infrastructure

Utility interconnection

Building electrification

Project management

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor and project manager for energy, infrastructure, and decarbonization projects across higher education, K-12, municipal, and public-sector clients.
• You'll lead the delivery of complex technical projects involving HVAC systems, building controls, lighting upgrades, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, microgrids, and utility interconnection.
• You'll work directly with client facilities, operations, sustainability, and executive leadership teams to understand needs, communicate project progress, and build trusted relationships.
• You'll coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams through all phases of project delivery, from planning and feasibility assessment through implementation and commissioning.
• You'll support technical evaluations, site assessments, energy audits, feasibility studies, financial analyses, and capital project planning efforts.
• You'll review engineering studies, design documents, utility requirements, and technical submittals to identify risks, opportunities, and implementation considerations.
• You'll assist clients in navigating utility programs, interconnection processes, incentive opportunities, and regulatory requirements.
• You'll develop project management plans, schedules, risk registers, decision logs, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• You'll prepare and deliver presentations, workshops, and status updates to clients ranging from facility staff to executive leadership and governing boards.
• You'll identify issues early, ask thoughtful questions when requirements or assumptions are unclear, and proactively engage project teams to resolve challenges.
• You'll collaborate closely with senior project leaders and subject matter experts, effectively executing workstreams while incorporating direction and feedback from the broader team.
• You'll contribute to proposal development, scope creation, client presentations, and business development activities as part of a growing seller-doer model.
• You'll mentor junior staff while continuing to grow your technical and consulting expertise, while staying current on emerging technologies, utility programs, codes, standards, incentive opportunities, and industry best practices related to building decarbonization and energy infrastructure.
• Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field
• 5-10 years of experience delivering energy, facilities, infrastructure, or decarbonization projects
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following areas:
  • HVAC systems and controls
  • Lighting and building energy efficiency
  • Solar photovoltaic systems
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • EV charging infrastructure
  • Utility interconnection and distributed energy resources
  • Building electrification and decarbonization
• Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management
• Excellent client-facing communication skills with the ability to comfortably engage facility staff, executives, consultants, contractors, and utility representatives
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong listening skills, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to seek clarification when requirements are unclear
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, incorporate feedback, and successfully execute work delegated by project and technical leads
• Experience supporting technical proposals, client pursuits, or business development efforts

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• California Professional Engineer (PE) License, or progress toward licensure
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with California Community Colleges, K-12 districts, municipalities, or other public-sector clients
• Experience with utility interconnection studies, rate analysis, demand management, or distributed energy resources
• Experience supporting design-build, EPC, or energy performance contracting projects
• Familiarity with California utility programs, public-sector procurement, and educational facilities is preferred
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and growing project opportunities
• Experience presenting technical recommendations to executive leadership, boards, or public agencies

$130,000 - $150,000 a year

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

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