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As an experienced professional, you will collaborate with consultants and senior leadership in our Public Sector Consulting Practice to advise our Utility clients. Your clients will include local and regional agencies ranging from cities and counties to special-purpose utility authorities/districts who recognize the customer/citizen’s experience is the focal point of their mission.

Your contributions will enrich our team by advising clients to improve processes, develop their staff, and optimize the capabilities of their enterprise software in consulting engagements involving:

Utility billing/Customer Information Systems (CIS) solutions.

ERP and other enterprise applications at public utility organizations (water, wastewater, electric, stormwater, solid waste, and/or gas)
And other related systems including: Customer portal solutions, Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions, Permitting and Land Management (LMS) solutions, Meter Data Management (MDM) solutions, Enterprise asset management (EAM)/computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) solutions, and utility software integrations.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Assist with technology selection projects and provide advice to public sector utility clients during their technology implementations

Help clients improve their operations through business process re-design.

Utilize project management skills and ensure client satisfaction

Prepare and present project deliverables to clients

Perform information technology (IT) assessments, strategic technology plans and process reengineering, and organization assessments

Conduct client account management activities that include identifying and closing on engagements with existing clients and prospects, attending industry conferences, as well as developing a strong referral network for business development

Participate directly in preparing and submitting proposals for generating new work

The qualifications.

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, civil engineering, information management, information systems, GIS or related discipline of study

3+ years of experience working directly

in a public sector utility role (utility billing, customer service, finance, work management, etc.)

or in a consulting role serving the utility industry

or in a software implementation role serving the utility industry

Preferably have experience leading or supporting business process or technology implementation projects within a utility

Strong analytical, facilitation and problem-solving skills

Outstanding time management and organization skills

Superior attention to detail and conscientious quality of work product

Professional demeanor with superior oral communication skills

Ability to work independently, and as a part of a team

Ability to develop and grow internal relationships with colleagues both in person as well as in a remote setting. Ability to travel to clients and Plante Moran offices as necessary (currently 10-30% travel). Opportunity for client travel will scale with assignments.

Will consider remote arrangements for qualified applicants beyond a reasonable distance of a physical Plante Moran location

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

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On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.  

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.   

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

For Colorado & Illinois Applicants:

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows: $7,500.00 - $9,166.67
Illinois monthly base range is as follows: $7,500.00 - $9,166.67

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