Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) – Energy Utility Leaders and Energy Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs)
About Palladium:
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 50 countries and have a workforce of more than 2,000 talented and motivated staff around the world.
Palladium is part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. Consulting Group (GISI CG), a privately held family of companies dedicated to delivering sustainable infrastructure and development solutions worldwide. GISI brings together leading firms in engineering, construction, environmental services, and consulting, enabling Palladium to offer clients integrated, end-to-end capabilities across sectors. Together, we are committed to driving transformative change through innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Location:
United States and Canada (Remote or Hybrid options available). Candidates must have current work authorization in one of these countries as sponsorship cannot be provided.
This Opportunity:
Collectively, GISI CG provides project management, environmental permitting and engineering services to more than 45 energy utility clients across North America. GISI CG is now expanding its services into utility consulting and advisory work to allow it to better serve its clients. Accordingly, this EOI is intended to identify experienced energy utility leaders and subject-matter experts who may be interested in practice leadership, business development, consulting, or advisory roles to build out our utility consulting practice in collaboration with other GICI CG companies, such as Hill International and GEI.
The North American energy sector is facing unprecedented pressures related to reliability, affordability, load growth, asset condition, regulatory scrutiny, and infrastructure investment. Our practice – as part of GISI CG family – will support utilities in navigating these challenges through practical, utility-grounded advisory and delivery services. Indicative areas of focus will include:
System Planning, Reliability and Resource Portfolio Optimization
- Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and long-term system planning
- Resource adequacy and capacity planning under uncertainty
- Fuel diversity and portfolio risk management
- Planning for evolving load profiles, electrification, and large customers
Grid Modernization and System Performance
- Transmission and distribution planning and investment prioritization
- Distribution system planning (DSP) and hosting capacity analysis
- Reliability, resilience, and storm hardening strategies
- Operational performance improvement and system analytics
Digital & Technology Enablement
- Utility digital transformation and IT/OT integration
- Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and grid data platforms
- Decision-support tools for planning, operations, and investment
- Cybersecurity and operational technology risk
This role offers a unique chance to contribute to a leading, values-driven organization dedicated to serving its clients with excellence. You will play an integral part in continuing to foster a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, excellence, intellectual honesty, and accountability across all levels and stakeholder interactions. Beyond daily responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate entrepreneurship and leadership as you help expand and shape our global energy business. We are deeply committed to your ongoing professional growth, providing continuous learning opportunities and supporting your personal and career development.
We are particularly interested in mid-to-senior professionals with:
- 10+ years of energy utility experience gained through working at a North American power utility or a utility consulting firm
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; advanced certifications in energy regulation or strategy are a plus
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder utility initiatives
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, utility economics, and operating environments
- Strong commercial judgment, client-facing skills, and leadership presence
- Entrepreneurial spirit exhibited through hustle, grit & resilience: flexibility to do whatever it takes, comfort with risk and the unknown
- High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
- Existing relationships with key utility accounts
- Experience in capital portfolio optimization
- Multinational experience and ability to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory environments
EOIs will be accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates will be contacted individually if there is a fit.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.
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