Experienced Consultant, Energy and Utilities Chicago

Experienced Consultant, Energy and Utilities

Chicago

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is hiring for an Experienced Consultant to join our Energy and Utilities Practice. Our team is at the forefront of the transformation taking place in the energy and utilities industry, from up‑front strategic advisement through implementation of the field and back office technologies that are central to the energy transition. From day one at West Monroe, our people have the opportunity to make a meaningful, hands‑on impact for their clients while growing their careers through focused professional development and continuous learning.

What does this mean? It means we seek out the best of the best and challenge them to make us better.

What will you be doing?

Client Delivery:

• Support a program management office (PMO) for utility clients undertaking complex, transformational programs, including resolution of risks and issues, identification of interdependencies, execution of detailed reporting, support of schedule and critical path activities, and effective communication and collaboration across the West Monroe and client team.
• Support the Project Managers in developing project plans, project budgets, and instituting governance structures on small, medium, and large engagements.
• Gather business process and technical requirements through workshops with client personnel to develop business process/technical documentation deliverables including detailed requirements, process maps, and key performance indicators for various utility clients.
• Contribute to software/solution implementation, systems integration, and business consultant teams in a productive and value‑adding fashion.
• Support strategic analysis and business case modeling efforts as a business analyst.
• Participate in and contribute to the Energy & Utilities practice (methodologies, service offerings, training and team development, etc.), and drive best practice behaviors across the organization.

We need someone who can bring the following to the table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems or Business strongly preferred (Master’s Degree also preferred).
• Minimum of 1‑2 years of professional experience either in the utilities industry or with a professional services consulting firm.
• Minimum of 1‑2 years of experience working directly on utility projects.
• Interest (or understanding) of the key vendors/systems within marketplace; AMI system providers, MDM vendors, customer portal offerings and data analytics packages.
• Interest in project management and consulting; including creation and presentation of business solutions.
• Skilled in MS Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and others.
• Strong writing, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the year annually.
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspective.

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$89,300 - $105,000 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$97,800 - $115,000 USD

A location not listed above

$85,000 - $100,000 USD

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit  If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to

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