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**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a **Senior Renewable Energy Consultant** to lead projects for utility clients. The PM would manage execution, including project and construction management for renewable energy projects.
This is a part-time/on call position
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
+ Contribute to the decarbonization of California’s energy mix by resolving the issues and challenges inherent in developing, permitting, contracting, constructing and operating renewable generation and storage projects
+ Manage multidiscipline teams in developing renewable generation projects (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal & BESS). The development process includes prospecting for sites, developing a land position, evaluating the resource, determining required permits, managing the interconnection process, economic modeling and optimization, contracting strategy, management of outside resources (contractors), bidding the project or supporting Energy Trading and Contracts in the bidding process for PPA’s, project management, engineering review and commissioning of the project.
+ Provide strategic input to grow the renewable energy business including permitting, environmental services, technical consulting services, engineering and design and decarbonization advisory services.
+ Conduct administrative tasks: monthly staff and project review meetings, annual reviews, edit job descriptions, participate in interview panels, recruit new staff, and manage low-performing staff.
+ Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager.
+ Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at a regional level.
+ Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
+ Contributes to innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
+ Work with Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
+ Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
+ Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future.
+ Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.
+ Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement.
+ Actively Manage large and small and Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, BESS, Hydro, Geothermal, Renewable Natural Gas and Hydrogen) projects in Northern California
**DCS—Energy**
AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Requirements:
+ BA/BS in Engineering or Environmental Services and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
+ CA PE professional engineer license
Preferred Qualifications:
+ MS in Environmental Resources Engineering
+ 10 years of demonstrated work management in the California renewables market including Solar PV, Wind, Energy Storage, River Hydro and related projects.
+ 10 years of expert knowledge of the Municipal Utilities in Northern California
+ 10 years of direct interaction with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting energy projects in California
+ 10 years of overseeing renewable energy generating assets for a Northern California Municipal Utility.
**Additional Information**
+ Relocation assistance is not available for this role
+ Sponsorship is not available for this role
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $210,000.00.
**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.
**ReqID:** J10114782
**Business Line:** Energy
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** East
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc