Utility Advisory Consultant (all levels)

PA Consulting•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Utilities Are you passionate about driving change in the energy and utilities sector? As a Utility Advisor, you’ll work on some of the most pressing challenges facing the industry, from accelerating the energy transition balancing a heighted resiliency and affordability focus against clean energy goals to leveraging data and AI for smarter operations and being a policy, commercial and market advisor on some of the largest utility M&A transactions in North America each year. You’ll collaborate with forward-thinking clients and a team of experts to decipher long term industry uncertainties and deliver innovative strategies and solutions that make a real impact. Whether you’re starting your consulting journey or bringing years of experience, this is your opportunity to grow, lead, and help shape a more resilient, sustainable future. Utility Advisor Consultants – All Levels Locations: Ideally near our Denver or Boston offices (proximity to New York, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco offices also potentially OK). As a Utility Advisor , you’ll join a dynamic consulting team partnering with leading utility clients on critical initiatives such as: Business transformation and energy transition and decarbonization strategies Data insights and AI applications Utility strategy, operations, and systems advisory reliability, and resiliency Customer transformation and digital innovation Notably, PA’s energy and utility US team has leading expertise around critical areas such energy markets, energy policy, utility rates, and resiliency/reliability From day one, you’ll apply and grow your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills while contributing to high-impact projects that shape the future of the utility sector.

Requirements

Electric, gas, water/waste water utility or related advisory experience
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (or willingness to learn)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Passion for solving complex problems and driving change in the energy and utilities space
Interest in strategy, digital transformation, data, and AI applications in utilities
Willingness to travel
Previous consulting, utility or regulatory experience leading workstreams or engagements of various sizes
Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage complex projects
Comfort contributing to proposals and shaping solutions for clients

Responsibilities

Conduct research, gather and interpret data, and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis
Develop insights and contribute to client deliverables including reports, presentations, and strategic frameworks
Support and lead stakeholder engagement, workshops, and transformation initiatives
Lead workstreams or small engagements, growing into larger programs over time
Contribute to proposals and business development efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and continuous learning