Principal Consultant, Energy & Utilities

Grow with us. Lead with us.

At Pioneer, you’ll work directly with executive teams, solving complex problems and shaping strategies that reset what’s possible. Sometimes the work is headline-worthy. Sometimes it’s foundational. But every project earns trust – and earns us the right to take on more. You’ll get the kind of access, challenge, and growth found at big firms – while helping build a company that’s scaling fast and guided by what we value.

If you’re looking for meaning, momentum, and a seat at the table, you’re in the right place.

As a Principal Consultant - Energy & Utilities, you will be a part of a growing team working in a fast-paced environment to help clients solve complex issues and deliver exceptional results. You are a self-driven management consultant who excels at guiding organizations to accomplish their strategic objectives through execution excellence. You have the proven ability to execute transformation programs, structure to solve ambiguous problems, and build long-term relationships with clients. Our Principal Consultants thrive when they can roll up their sleeves and dig in to understand our client’s vision and objectives, develop a roadmap and follow through on the execution to achieve a desired outcome.

This role will primarily work with our Energy & Utility clients across a portfolio of major generation, transmission and distribution capital projects. The Principal Consultant – Energy & Utilities should have the ability to assume the responsibilities of project management of significant projects while at the same time being a part of and leading a team.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting strategies related to project pre-execution and execution activities

• Developing and implementing governance & operating models

• Implementing risk management frameworks and mitigation plans

• Designing and implementing effective cost & schedule management strategies

• Supporting the creation and execution of effective sourcing strategies

• RFP analysis and contract management

• Maintaining a pulse on major market and regulatory trends

• Accountable for driving and facilitating the expansion of client accounts

• Proficient at recognizing and diagnosing client problems

• Proactively cultivate and expand your professional network

Requirements:
• 7+ years of internal or external consulting experience required

• 5+ years of energy Industry experience

• 10+ years project/program management with success managing large transformations using various methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, CI/CD, etc.)

• 5+ years experience working on process improvement projects; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

• Experience leading a team, collaborating with peers, identifying project needs, driving resolution, and holding team members accountable

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to executives (verbal and written)

• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Comfort handling ambiguity and managing multiple assignments

• Track record of successfully fostering client account growth and development

• Proven skills in the identification and resolution of client challenges

• Demonstrated ability to effectively expand professional networks through strategic relationship building and engagement

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Location:

Hybrid at Minneapolis Office - 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Benefits:
The estimated salary range for this role is $123,000 - $185,000 annually. This is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset and years and depth of experience. This may differ from location to location. Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance. Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) including employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.

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