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AECOM Business Transformation Consultant / Energy Economist in Los Angeles, California
Company Description
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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
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
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $175,000.00.
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: J10111129
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Consulting Services
Work Location Model: Hybrid