IRP & Resource Planning Leader - Utilities

Black & Veatch Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP ownership

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional consulting manager to lead integrated resource planning engagements for electric utilities and large electric users. You will guide technical teams, model market scenarios, and translate client objectives into long-term resource plans.

You will work within Infrastructure Advisory, collaborating across strategy, planning, and optimization to deliver impactful IRP solutions and support business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in business, technology, or engineering OR relevant business experience.
• Minimum of 7 years related work experience.
• Master of Arts or Science or certifications related to area of expertise are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of high complexity resource planning engagements for utilities and large electric users.
• Integrated resource planning (IRP) leadership, including study approach design, scenario design, assumptions development, stakeholder engagement, and documentation.
• Direct and oversee energy market modeling (PLEXOS, EnCompass) for production cost, capacity expansion, and portfolio studies.
• Provide guidance on resource adequacy, reliability, and planning reserve margin assessments.
• Develop portfolio optimization and investment planning strategy across generation, storage, transmission, and demand-side resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Master of Arts or Science (Preferred)

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional consulting manager to lead integrated resource planning engagements for electric utilities and large electric users. You will guide technical teams, model market scenarios, and translate client objectives into long-term resource plans.

You will work within Infrastructure Advisory, collaborating across strategy, planning, and optimization to deliver impactful IRP solutions and support business development.