Energy & Utilities

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is seeking a Senior Principal to lead our Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) capability within the Energy & Utilities practice. This role is purpose-built for a leader who combines deep DERMS and grid modernization expertise with strong client leadership and commercial acumen. You will work directly with utility executives and operational leaders to define, shape, and deliver DERMS-enabled transformation spanning strategy, architecture, and full-scale implementation. 

At West Monroe, you won’t just advise on the future of the grid, you’ll help build it. As a Senior Principal, you’ll partner with utility executives to shape and deliver DERMS-enabled transformation, from strategy through implementation, driving real outcomes in areas like flexible interconnection and DER orchestration. You’ll also play a key role in growing our DERMS practice and market presence, working alongside a collaborative, high-caliber team across grid and IT/OT domains, offering both immediate impact and the opportunity to build something meaningful in a high-growth environment. You will act as both a trusted advisor and solution leader, translating complex DER and grid-edge challenges into actionable programs and measurable outcomes, while helping grow West Monroe’s DERMS business. 

Success in this role requires the ability to: 

• Engage credibly across distribution operations, IT/OT, and executive leadership  
• Diagnose and structure ambiguous DER challenges  
• Lead end-to-end DERMS programs across the full lifecycle  
• Convert technical insight into client value and revenue growth  

Key Responsibilities: 

DERMS Strategy, Delivery & Client Leadership 

• Lead end-to-end DERMS consulting engagements, including strategy, business case development, requirements definition, vendor selection, and implementation 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients on dispatchable DER strategies, grid services, flexible interconnection, VPP enablement, and DER program design 
• Support development of regulatory-aligned DER strategies and business case analyses (BCA), including cost-benefit frameworks for DERMS and DER programs 
• Act as an owner’s agent for DERMS implementations, ensuring alignment across strategy, design, build, deploy 
• Drive delivery excellence while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising judgment in evaluating outputs.