Manager, Energy & Infrastructure Advisory

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Responsibilities Join Baker Tilly's Development Advisory (DA) practice as a Manager focused on Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Advisory. This leadership role will support Tribal Nations, Tribal enterprises, utilities, and public sector organizations in developing and implementing energy, infrastructure, and economic development strategies that advance community priorities and long-term sustainability. As a Manager , you will lead client engagements, manage multidisciplinary project teams, support business development efforts, and serve as a trusted advisor to Tribal leadership and executive stakeholders. Projects may include renewable energy development, utility formation and expansion, broadband deployment, water and wastewater infrastructure, capital planning, grant strategy, and federal funding implementation. Key Responsibilities Serve as engagement manager and trusted advisor for Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises, and infrastructure organizations. Lead strategic planning initiatives related to energy sovereignty, infrastructure investment, economic development, and organizational transformation. Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, including project budgets, schedules, staffing, risk management, and quality control. Facilitate executive workshops, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning sessions with Tribal leadership and governing bodies. Advise clients on renewable energy development opportunities including solar, wind, battery storage, microgrids, and utility-scale generation. Support Tribal utility development, utility governance structures, and energy sovereignty initiatives. Assist clients with infrastructure planning across energy, broadband, transportation, water, wastewater, and resilience projects. Conduct feasibility assessments, financial analyses, and business case evaluations for energy and infrastructure investments. Advise clients on federal funding opportunities through DOE, BIA, USDA, EPA, NTIA, Treasury, and other federal agencies. Lead grant strategy, funding prioritization, and implementation planning efforts. Lead proposal development, presentations, and pursuit activities for new client opportunities. Mentor and develop consultants and senior consultants while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Assess organizational structures, governance models, and operating practices to identify opportunities for improvement. Success Factors Passion for advancing Tribal self-determination and economic development. Ability to balance strategic vision with practical implementation. Strong client relationship and business development skills. Executive presence and facilitation capabilities. Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Self-starter, motivated to work hard for team success. Minimum Qualifications 4-year degree 5 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications B achelor’s degree in Business , Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Planning, Environmental Studies, or related field . MBA, MPA, Master’s in Planning , Engineering, Public Policy, or related discipline. 8 + years of progressive consulting, infrastructure, energy, economic development, or public sector experience. 3 + years leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams. E xperience working with Tribal Nations, Tribal enterprises, public sector organizations, utilities, or infrastructure-related organizations. Experience with Tribal governance, Tribal economic development, or Tribal utility operations. Experience in energy and utilities, renewable energy development, infrastructure planning, economic development, federal funding, or strategic planning. Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication skills. Ability to develop and review financial models, business cases, and capital investment analyses. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills . Knowledge of IIJA, IRA, and DOE Tribal Energy programs. The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. The US National pay rate range for this job position is $59,400-$236,800. #LI-JM3