Senior Strategy Consultant

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

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners seeks a Senior Consultant to join its Energy & Power Practice, leading strategic engagements from plan to execution. The role emphasizes ownership, client-facing responsibility, and autonomy to drive impact with energy sector clients.

Ideal candidates will have 4–7 years in energy/POWER consulting, strong executive presence, and proven ability to manage complex programs across generation, T&D, gas transmission, and data centers. Travel is required based on client needs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 4–7 years of consulting experience in Energy & Power.
• Experience with major capital project management preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex engagements.
• Strong executive presence with senior leadership & C-suite stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full client engagements from kickoff through completion and renewal opportunities.
• Own project timelines, scope, deliverables, and client success.
• Serve as 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.
• Identify opportunities for contract extensions and broader engagements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client engagement

Education

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

Job description

A leading strategy consulting firm with deep specialization across the Energy & Power sector is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its growing Energy & Power Practice. The firm advises some of the most complex organizations across utilities, power generation, transmission & distribution, gas infrastructure, and large-scale capital projects.

With continued market demand across grid modernization, energy transition, data center infrastructure, and major capital project execution, the team is looking to hire an experienced Senior Consultant to lead high-impact client engagements from strategy through execution.

This role is ideal for someone looking for real ownership, client-facing responsibility, and the opportunity to operate with autonomy. Unlike larger consulting platforms where progression can be slow and highly political, this opportunity offers a meritocratic environment where strong performers can accelerate quickly toward Senior Manager and Partner-level responsibilities.

If you are looking to move beyond pure execution and into true engagement leadership trajectory, this is the right role for you.

What are people saying about this company?

Great time to join with strong market momentum across Energy & Power

High visibility with Partners and direct access to executive-level clients

Significant autonomy and ownership of client engagements

Strong learning environment with clear Partner-track potential

Opportunity to build both delivery and commercial leadership skills

Title: Senior Consultant – Strategy Consulting

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 BASE + Bonus

Location: Houston, TX or Denver CO.

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
• Operate with limited oversight while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Requirements:

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without formal authority
• Experience driving change management and strategic initiatives within complex organizations
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior team members
• Comfortable working in high‑autonomy environments with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel extensively based on client needs