Utilities Power Generation Consultant or Manager

1000 Accenture LLP Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accenture Consulting is seeking leaders to design and implement transformative business applications for the power generation and nuclear sectors across the United States. You will shape strategies, oversee design activities, and drive client-focused outcomes in a dynamic, global environment.

Roles vary by level and require deep industry knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of delivering complex programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience for Consultants and 5 years for Managers in power generation, preferably nuclear or power plant industry.
• 2+ years of experience leading client-facing teams and building effective business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of transformative business applications in power generation and nuclear industry.
• Define functional requirements and guide application design processes.
• Support business development activities including marketing, proposals, and client presentations.

Tools

Maximo

Job description

We Are:

Accenture's Utility Industry, Power Generation Practice is providing power for a safe, connected, and sustainable planet. Every day, we work with the largest electric utilities to deliver innovative solutions and help them become more efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly power. We co-create the future with our clients at Accenture Innovation Hubs around the world and work alongside our clients to bring the future to life in the core of our client's operations. Accenture is the marketplace leader for supporting modernization of the capability of Power Generators to operate their facilities efficiently and effectively. We provide innovative solutions which provide support to facilities powered by all fuel sources. Our clients are looking for bold solutions in the era of rapidly changing technology, policy, and workforce innovations. Are you the leader who wants to reinvent Power Generation and empower our clients to create a clean and sustainable world? Join a team of industry practitioners with global footprint and local camaraderie. Visit our Accenture Utilities Power Generation Practice HERE

You Are:

If you love solving challenges and not just studying them, then Accenture Consulting is the right place for you. Join us to develop your ideas into provocative points of view and transformative insights that help shape industries. You’ll work with an amazing and diverse mix of world‑class experts with access to one of the most robust portfolios of capabilities and ecosystem relationships in the industry. Together, you’ll do so much more than consult. Coming here means future‑proofing your career and going as far as your ambition takes you. Becoming a tech‑savvy, well‑rounded, multi‑disciplined and market‑relevant advisor doesn’t happen by chance. We invest in training and development in a big way, so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. Ultimately, we believe we is greater than me and that diverse perspectives lead to the best solutions. Joining Accenture Consulting means you will learn, innovate and lead, and together we will improve the way the world works and lives.

The Work:

Lead collaborative efforts between Accenture and clients to design and implement transformative business applications in the power generation and nuclear industry. Shape and execute strategies to address process applications or integration gaps, translating them into actionable programs and projects. Oversee application, process, and functional design activities, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry standards. Define and refine functional requirements to guide the application design process. Lead the development and testing of functional designs for innovative business solutions and components. Manage the implementation of applications, data conversion strategies, and test planning and execution. Help to support new business development initiatives, including marketing, proposal creation, and client presentations. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. We are open to hiring in most major cities across the US, that are near to an Accenture corporate office.

Here’s what you need:

For Consultants, we require a minimum of 3 years of experience; and for Managers we require a minimum of 5 years of experience in power generation, preferably in the nuclear or power plant industry. At least 2 years of experience leading client‑facing teams and building effective business strategies (either traditional consulting or internal consulting). Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting natural gas power generation assets, including combined‑cycle and/or simple‑cycle facilities, with demonstrated experience across plant operations, engineering, asset performance/reliability, capital projects, procurement/EPC, commissioning, or operational transformation. Proven ability to facilitate cross‑functional teams in high‑pressure environments to meet project milestones and client goals. Strong familiarity with emerging technologies in the nuclear sector, such as AI, predictive maintenance tools, or digital twins. Expertise in nuclear work management, including work planning, scheduling, and maintenance processes. Familiarity with nuclear asset management, equipment reliability, and configuration control. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Bonus Points if:

• You possess combined cycle or simple cycle natural gas experience power generation (engineering, operations, procurement, leadership roles), power systems analysis
• You have demonstrated success in leading teams and fostering a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• You have a track record of applying creative and analytical problem‑solving skills in complex environments.
• You have a strong desire to work in an information systems environment.
• You have strong functional experience in Maximo
• You have an outstanding leadership and communication skills (both written and oral).

Compensation

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/12/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location

California Annual salary range: $70,350 to $205,800 Colorado Annual salary range: $63,800 to $177,800 Connecticut Annual salary range: $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia Annual salary range: $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois Annual salary range: $59,100 to $177,800 Maine Annual salary range: $54,400 to $151,400 Maryland Annual salary range: $63,800 to $177,800 Massachusetts Annual salary range: $63,800 to $189,300 Minnesota Annual salary range: $63,800 to $177,800

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent‑and innovation‑led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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Conclusion

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