Business Transformation Consultant Energy Economist

Arlington, VA, United States

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Business Transformation Consultant to join the Energy Advisory team (various locations). This team works on a variety of projects related to the energy transition for government, utility, and private clients. Example topics covered by this team include building and transportation decarbonization, grid modernization, future fuels, microgrids, distributed generation, energy efficiency, district energy systems, and coordinated infrastructure investment.

The business transformation consultant will report to the US Energy Advisory Director and collaborate closely with both energy and other AECOM teams to drive forward solutions for clients and partners.

Success in this position requires a dynamic individual with high energy and motivation and an acute passion for developing creative client solutions and growing a collaborative team.

Responsibilities for the position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Develop business use cases and cost benefit analysis for the implementation of decarbonization strategies, utility transmission and distribution projects, and other energy strategies

Advise clients on capital planning and funding strategies for implementation of decarbonization strategies

Development of assessment of capital investment plans for traditional and non-traditional utility investments.

Collect and evaluate information from published research to incorporate into ongoing projects

Research local, regional, and national economic issues and policies, funding and financing strategies, and planning documents

Identify and keep abreast of funding and financing sources for sustainability, resilience, and other practices and technologies. Funding and financing strategies could include, among others, grants, loans, debt financing, internal revolving funds, operating and capital budgets, public private partnerships, power purchase agreements, renewable energy credits, offset purchasing, and other innovative or non-traditional strategies

Conduct utility rate and market impact analyses

Summarize research and analysis into written case studies, executive presentations, memos, or reports

Prepare maps, graphics, or other visual representations of analysis performed

Analyze economic and/or demographic data to draw conclusions on key trends

Ensure the highest level of economic research is conducted through defining scope of work, developing qualification statements, and developing project strategy plans

Role will include an expectation of supporting and leading business development activities (approximately 20% of time)

Some travel may be required

Apply economic assessment models (e.g. cost benefit analysis), life-cycle costing, sensitivity analysis as well as financial analysis and developing business cases for sustainability and resilience measures

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS Degree in economics, finance, accounting, engineering, or related technical field and 8 years of related work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Experience with data analysis in Excel and experience with econometric analysis using programs such as PYTHON, R, or STATA.

Experience with use of GIS software and datasets.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate Degree in economics, policy, business, finance, environmental economics, urban planning, engineering, or related field

10 years of related work experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to clearly and effectively report technical outcomes to a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds to communicate complex concepts in a way that everyone understands.

Understand the requirements of State and Federal government funding processes

Excellent data management quantitative skills and ability to manage quantitative tasks across multiple workstreams.

Experience incorporating social and environmental benefits into economic analyses/funding strategies

Previous work experience and/or background in energy, sustainability, resilience, climate, utility cost of service or rate analysis, renewable energy credits, power purchase agreements, decarbonization strategy cost estimation, capital planning, cost benefit analysis, project management, applied economics, econometrics, market research, or advanced forecasting

Understanding of utility regulatory model in US

Relevant certifications such as CEM, LEED, WELL, Envision

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role

Sponsorship is not available for this role

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications

_Minimum Requirements_

* BA/BS Degree in economics, finance, accounting, engineering, or related technical field and 8 years of related work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

* Experience with data analysis in Excel and experience with econometric analysis using programs such as PYTHON, R, or STATA.

* Experience with use of GIS software and datasets.

_Preferred Qualifications_

* Graduate Degree in economics, policy, business, finance, environmental economics, urban planning, engineering, or related field

* 10 years of related work experience

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to clearly and effectively report technical outcomes to a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds to communicate complex concepts in a way that everyone understands.

* Understand the requirements of State and Federal government funding processes

* Excellent data management quantitative skills and ability to manage quantitative tasks across multiple workstreams.

* Experience incorporating social and environmental benefits into economic analyses/funding strategies

* Previous work experience and/or background in energy, sustainability, resilience, climate, utility cost of service or rate analysis, renewable energy credits, power purchase agreements, decarbonization strategy cost estimation, capital planning, cost benefit analysis, project management, applied economics, econometrics, market research, or advanced forecasting

* Understanding of utility regulatory model in US

* Relevant certifications such as CEM, LEED, WELL, Envision

Additional Information

* Relocation assistance is not available for this role

* Sponsorship is not available for this role

**About AECOM**

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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