Senior Consultant, Renewables

~ Nexant is a globally recognized software, consulting and services leader that provides innovative solutions to utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies and government entities worldwide. ~

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Francisco, Nexant and its 650+ employees work from 32 global offices providing deep technical expertise and regional knowledge to improve customer engagement, boost operational efficiency, reduce costs and achieve superior business results.

Position Overview 

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant for Nexant's Consulting Business Unit. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in the global renewables sector, with a primary focus on biofuels and biochemical technology and markets. The successful candidate will manage work streams and medium size projects, and will make a significant contribution to winning work and have a key role in developing client accounts.

Responsibilities 

• Liaise with clients to manage project deliverables
• Develop relationships and win new business
• Manage assignments and maintain quality control, budget and schedule of all deliverables, with demonstrated excellence
• Lead execution of assignments with a team of junior-level analysts as required by the project
• Lead in writing proposals
• Lead in closing contracts
• Lead or assists in project management, execution and/or delivery of engagement with direct interaction with clients
• Has a full understanding of the scope and methodology for executing engagements
• Participate in the management and delivery of consultancy engagements to exceed clients' expectations and meet internal quality, time and budget constraints
• Contribute to sales of new work and developing key client accounts
• Provide supervision, support and development of junior colleagues as appropriate
• Help maintain and extend Nexant's recognized brand leadership in industry-focused consultancy covering commercial, techno-economic and strategic analysis. Typically, this is achieved through preparation of conference papers, and press articles as well as personal relationships
• Other duties as directed 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Primary degree in a subject relevant to the energy industry (for example engineering, chemistry, economics)
• Higher degree in relevant subject is a plus (Masters, PhD, MBA) 

Skills & Experience 

• Minimum of 5-15 years of industry experience with a specific technical and/or commercial focus in the renewables industry
• Working experience with a renewable company, with time at a top industry or management consultancy a major plus
• Excellent presentation and confident report writing skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills
• Experience of developing and delivering business cases to sponsors and investors
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with clients
• Proven ability to generate consulting revenue 

Personal qualities and Knowledge 

• Positive and flexible attitude 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Diplomatic in meeting and working with people, good cultural awareness
• IT skills including word processing, advanced knowledge of Excel, and use of databases
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
• Flexible and willing to work extra hours as necessary to accommodate busy work loads
• Ability to travel up to approximately 20% of the time 

Compensation: Nexant offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Nexant also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, eleven paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds and an overall comprehensive benefits package. 

Additional Information 

Nexant supports clients through three distinct business units: 

Nexant Energy Software has developed and commercialized a number of industry-leading software platforms and applications, including Nexant iEnergy®, Nexant Grid360TM, Nexant iHedge® and Nexant RevenueManager®.

Nexant Utility Services works with clients to drive customer energy savings, ensure cost-effective program design, implementation and management, and promote customer engagement.

Nexant Energy & Chemicals Advisory provides strategic planning, project development, competitor analysis, market and price forecasting, and NexantThinkingTM, a subscription program and online product portal.

Every day, Nexant employees partner with customers to reimagine the world we live in and create a more sustainable energy tomorrow. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter. Be sure to indicate "Senior Consultant, Renewables." 

~ Nexant, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ~