Senior Manager, Utility Wildfire Mitigation

EDM International, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Flexible Work Options

Job summary

EDM International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Wildfire Mitigation to lead and grow our wildfire consulting practice. The role involves shaping strategy, supervising cross-disciplinary teams, and delivering robust mitigation programs for electric utilities.

You will drive project leadership, regulatory compliance, and business development while mentoring staff and representing EDM at industry engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Emergency Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years in utility wildfire mitigation, utility operations, resiliency, emergency management, risk management, or related fields.
• Experience working directly for or consulting with electric utilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consulting or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of wildfire mitigation strategies, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for EDM's wildfire mitigation consulting practice.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across client engagements and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop executive presentations, technical reports, and client recommendations.
• Build long-term relationships with utility clients and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

PM software

Job description

Senior Manager, Utility Wildfire Mitigation

Location: Flexible (Remote/Hybrid considered)

Job Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt (Salary) $140,000 - $160,000

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Professional Development, Flexible Work Options

About EDM

EDM is a leading engineering and technical consulting firm serving electric utilities across North America. We partner with utilities to improve the safety, reliability, and resiliency of the electric grid through innovative engineering, consulting, and technology solutions.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Utility Wildfire Mitigation provides strategic leadership for EDM's growing wildfire mitigation consulting practice. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to utility clients while leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for developing and implementing wildfire mitigation programs, resiliency strategies, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, client relationship management, and business development to deliver exceptional consulting services and expand EDM's wildfire mitigation practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Consulting & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert on utility wildfire mitigation programs and industry best practices.
• Lead development of:
  • Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)
  • Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plans
  • Ignition Management Plans (IMPs)
  • Resiliency strategies
  • Wildfire risk assessments
  • Gap analyses
• Advise utility clients on wildfire risk reduction, resiliency planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends.
• Represent EDM at industry conferences, utility meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Mentor technical staff and provide leadership across project teams.

Project Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams across multiple client engagements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet EDM quality standards.
• Develop executive presentations, technical reports, and client recommendations.
• Establish project performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Business Development

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with utility clients.
• Support proposal development, RFQs, and RFP responses.
• Identify opportunities to expand wildfire mitigation and related consulting services.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams to develop innovative service offerings.

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve technical reports, regulatory filings, and client deliverables.
• Ensure technical information is communicated clearly to utility executives, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Emergency Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 10+ years of experience in utility wildfire mitigation, utility operations, resiliency, emergency management, risk management, or related fields.
• Experience working directly for or consulting with electric utilities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing utility wildfire mitigation programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consulting or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of wildfire mitigation strategies, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Business development and client relationship management experience.
• Experience presenting to utility executives, regulators, and public agencies.

Travel

• Occasional travel required, including overnight travel.
• Travel may include client meetings, conferences, project sites, and utility facilities.

Work Environment

This position includes a combination of office, remote, and field work.

Why Join EDM?

At EDM, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts solving some of the electric utility industry's most complex challenges. We value collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and delivering meaningful solutions that strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the power grid.

If you're passionate about wildfire mitigation and want to help shape the future of utility resiliency, we'd love to hear from you.