Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

Celerity Consulting Group, LLC•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Celerity is seeking a Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager to lead the execution of wildfire mitigation planning and implementation efforts for electric utilities across the United States. This role sits at the intersection of utility operations, wildfire risk modeling, asset and vegetation management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of electric utility systems and can translate complex data into defensible, actionable mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or related), Forestry, Natural Resources, or Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, or related technical field
7 to 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Electric utility operations (distribution and/or transmission), Vegetation management programs, Wildfire mitigation planning or risk modeling, Asset management, GIS, or infrastructure analytics
Demonstrated experience supporting: Utility regulatory filings or compliance programs, Cross-functional program delivery

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license
ISA Certified Arborist or Utility Specialist
Experience with wildfire risk modeling tools or partners (e.g., burn probability, fuels modeling)
Experience supporting Wildfire Mitigation Plans in states such as California, Texas, or the Western U.S.
Strong working knowledge of: Esri ArcGIS platform, Utility asset management systems (SAP, Maximo), Data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development and execution of Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)
Manage multi-disciplinary teams across analytics, GIS, field services, and subject matter experts
Coordinate with utility stakeholders including engineering, vegetation management, operations, and regulatory teams
Serve as primary client interface for wildfire mitigation engagements
Support development of wildfire risk models incorporating: Asset condition and inspection data, Vegetation and fuels data, Weather and environmental factors
Translate risk outputs into actionable mitigation programs, including: System hardening, Vegetation management strategies, Inspection and maintenance programs
Support scenario analysis and prioritization of capital investments
Oversee integration of data across systems such as: GIS (Esri platform), Asset management systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.), Inspection and work management platforms
Ensure data quality, traceability, and defensibility of assumptions used in WMPs
Collaborate with data scientists and GIS teams to enhance modeling capabilities
Develop WMP documentation aligned with requirements from: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), Other state regulatory bodies
Support responses to regulatory data requests, audits, and Independent Evaluator reviews
Ensure alignment with standards such as: North American Electric Reliability Corporation FAC-003, Applicable state vegetation and clearance requirements
Coordinate with field teams (including Clear Path Utility Solutions) to: Validate asset and vegetation data, Support inspection and audit programs
Ensure alignment between planning outputs and real-world execution
Establish performance metrics and KPIs for wildfire mitigation programs
Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
Support development of Celerity’s wildfire mitigation methodologies and tools