Managing Consultant - Data Centers

About the Role

Managing Consultant – Energy & Environmental Economics (E3) – Full‑time, 0‑10% travel, based in San Francisco, CA.

When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital regulatory roles, advise executives, and inform investment and planning decisions.

Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics is a fast‑growing consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make informed strategic decisions. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary, and deliver clear, unbiased evaluations on energy markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors.

We look for people who combine strong analytical skills, policy experience, integrity, and a passion for energy. Our Managing Consultants lead project work, drive creative solutions to complex energy challenges, coach junior staff, and maintain client relationships with clarity and professionalism.

• Climate Pathways and Electrification
• Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets
• Integrated System Planning

• Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, presentations, writing, and preparation of full sections of reports.
• Conduct independent research, develop assumptions, and produce end‑to‑end project deliverables.
• Deliver presentations to customers and respond to questions.
• Develop proficiency with flagship modeling tools, gather relevant data, and vet results.
• Oversee or assist in the management of existing tools and implement major revisions to toolkits.
• Apply core QA/QC best practices.
• Lead proposal writing on small/medium projects.
• Translate research results into clear visual representations.
• Create or edit spreadsheets to be client‑ready, including developing custom tools.
• Track and manage actual performance of work against established plans, communicating with directors and team members.
• Capture project learnings and produce repeatable products for future use under knowledge‑management processes.
• Assist with internal initiatives as needed.

• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in an energy‑related field focused on the power electric sector.
• Experience with power generation, renewable energy, project economics, and the clean energy transition.
• Hands‑on experience or extensive knowledge in one of our practice areas.
• Extensive project‑management experience leading collaborative efforts.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work directly with stakeholders or customers.
• Aptitude to communicate clearly and passion for the low‑carbon transition.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling and programming experience preferred.
• Experience with electricity or energy modeling platforms (e.g., AURORA, PLEXOS, ReEDS, LEAP, NEMS) is preferred.
• Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff.

• Experience with large electrical loads or data‑center projects.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise in energy, power systems, and climate change.
• Significant leadership experience in a technical or analytical environment.
• Extensive experience coordinating with customers on a regular basis.
• Commitment to achieving a low‑carbon transition and the ability to translate technical concepts to broad audiences.
• Ownership of work, proactive problem solving, and creative solutions.
• Prior work at a management consulting firm.

• Competitive base salary and bonus structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and standard company holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Fitness and wellness corporate discounts.
• Annual professional development stipend and training opportunities.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.