Principal Consultant

we-do-IT, Inc.•Denver, CO

1d•$120,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

we-do-IT Inc. (WDI) is seeking a strategic, client-focused Principal Consultant to help electric and gas utility clients address complex business and technology challenges. The role combines consulting delivery and business development, with approximately 70% of time devoted to billable client delivery and 30% to revenue-generating business development. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor, project leader, and subject matter expert, leading engagements, guiding project teams, developing solution recommendations, and building client relationships and business opportunities. WDI is a geospatial and IT consulting firm focused on GIS solutions for electric and gas utilities, including automation, Esri Utility Network migrations, and Microsoft Power Platform development. The company describes itself as a 100% remote team that values collaboration, flexibility, continuous learning, and work-life balance. The position includes a salary range of $120,000 to $170,000, flexible based on expertise and skills, and a discretionary annual performance bonus. Benefits include flexible time off, nine paid federal holidays, a 401(k) company match up to 3%, premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, home-office equipment and supply reimbursement, and an annual training allowance with industry conference opportunities. The role is open to U.S.-based candidates, subject to state limitations, and requires periodic travel based on client and project needs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check after a conditional offer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of professional experience in utility consulting, business process improvement, technology implementation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading client-facing consulting engagements.
Strong understanding of electric and/or gas utility operations and business processes.
Experience managing projects, facilitating workshops, and leading stakeholder discussions.
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
Experience supporting client-facing consulting engagements with responsibility for solution scoping, proposal development, account growth, or revenue generation.
Ability to travel periodically based on client and project needs.
Flexibility to work across U.S. time zones as needed.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS, Esri technologies, Utility Network, Microsoft Power Platform, asset management, work management, or related utility technologies.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications.
Experience leading large-scale business transformation or technology modernization initiatives.
Established relationships and professional network within electric and gas utility organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide consulting services to electric and gas utility clients within areas of subject matter expertise.
Analyze and document current-state business processes, workflows, and operational challenges; identify process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop strategic recommendations and future-state solutions aligned with client objectives and industry best practices.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and contribute as a utility-industry thought leader through conference presentations, webinars, publications, workshops, and internal solution development.
Facilitate client workshops, discovery sessions, stakeholder meetings, and training programs.
Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate engagement work to meet schedules, scope, and client expectations.
Guide project governance, quality assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement; proactively manage risks, issues, and stakeholder communications.
Mentor consultants, analysts, and project team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Lead planning, development, and delivery of consulting and technology solutions.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define business requirements, priorities, and implementation strategies.
Guide Agile project activities, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, retrospectives, and team coordination.
Develop and maintain project, business, and technical documentation, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, objectives, and client expectations.
Identify, shape, and pursue strategic consulting opportunities within electric and gas utility accounts in partnership with the business development team.
Build relationships with executive and operational stakeholders to grow accounts and long-term client partnerships.
Lead solution scoping, proposal development, client presentations, and statement of work creation; lead or contribute to RFP and RFQ responses and other procurement opportunities.
Maintain and expand subject matter expertise through ongoing education, relevant certifications, and contributions to internal best practices and methodologies.