Director - Energy & Utility Consulting

Yoh is seeking a Senior Director with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in dynamic environments and leads with purpose. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, scaling, and delivering high-impact advisory work while fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, transparency, and shared success. You’ll operate with the agility of a growing enterprise while leveraging the depth and strength of a well-established organization.

The Senior Director is accountable for the growth, delivery, and overall success of advisory and consulting engagements. This individual leads business development efforts, oversees execution, and ensures exceptional outcomes for clients across complex, highly regulated industries.

• Infrastructure and network planning
• System modernization and long-term asset planning
• Market analysis and resource strategy
• Financial modeling, pricing, and regulatory economics
• Capital investment strategy
• Renewable and emerging energy solutions
• Asset portfolio advisory
• Electrification and low-emissions transportation

• Lead end-to-end advisory engagements, including opportunity development, contract negotiation, delivery execution, and performance management across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, facilitating working sessions to clarify objectives, identify challenges, and develop actionable strategies.
• Anticipate client needs and deliver innovative, practical solutions to complex business and operational problems.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, aligning internal teams and leadership through clear communication and disciplined planning.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring effective resource utilization and strong collaboration across disciplines.
• Partner with internal experts and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes and manage third-party scope, schedule, and financial performance.
• Prepare and present clear, concise updates on engagement progress, financial status, risks, and impacts.
• Contribute to talent development through coaching, performance feedback, and participation in training and learning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client relationships.
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, leveraging modern tools, technologies, and best practices to drive results.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 13+ years of experience in consulting, advisory, or professional services environments.
• Proven success leading complex engagements and managing senior-level client relationships.
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data and deliver clear, persuasive recommendations.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.

Location:

Brea, CA (Onsite 5

Days/Week) or San Diego CA, Walnut Creek CA, Los Angeles CA (5 Days/Week)
Type:
Direct Placement (full-time, 40 hrs/week)
Compensation: $220,000 - $410,000 annual
Industry: Construction / Engineering / Architecture
Citizenship Requirement: US citizenship. Need to confirm.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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