Principal Consultant - Enterprise Asset Management

Principal Consultant - Enterprise Asset Management

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

Black & Veatch's Digital Delivery team is a dynamic, cross-functional group of experts in data, technology, asset management systems and geospatial systems. We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges across diverse industries.

We partner with clients to align their people, processes, technologies, and data in response to rapid industry transformation. Our work enables organizations to modernize infrastructure, optimize asset performance, enhance resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability goals.

By joining this team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and client success. You'll contribute to mission-critical projects that make a meaningful impact on communities and industries around the world.

We are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead digital delivery initiatives with a focus on Enterprise Asset Management planning, implementation, and support. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology and infrastructure. Who can lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, data-centric solutions.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to design, implement and manage digital solutions that support engineering, environmental and infrastructure projects. Your expertise will help clients make smart decisions using asset data, advanced analytics, and modern data platforms.

Lead configuration and administration of CMMS/EAM platforms (e.g., Trimble Unity/Cityworks, Maximo, IFS Cloud, Hexagon EAM) tailored to utility assets.

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules based on asset criticality and lifecycle.

Integrate CMMS/EAM solution with GIS, SCADA, ERP, and mobile inspection tools.

Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs for asset performance and maintenance compliance.

Manage CMMS/EAM-related projects including system upgrades, data migration, and process redesign.

Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, field operations, IT, and compliance teams.

Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with utility regulations (e.g., EPA, NERC, FERC).

Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the practice.

Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings.

A minimum total of 10 years of related experience with CMMS/EAM platforms in a utility environment. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function.

5+ years of experience with water/wastewater systems.

3+ years of experience in managing implementation projects.

Strong understanding of utility asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and training skills.

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. Has managed significant engagements. 10+ years in a business/consulting environment. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office.

Travel up to 25%.