Regional Digital Energy Leader - Power Networks

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are in search of an experienced and groundbreaking Digital Energy Leader (Associate Principal) from anywhere in Canada to join our Americas region team! This newly created, strategic role focuses on leading digital transformation and advisory services for power transmission and distribution networks across the US and Canada.

Your role includes developing and delivering digital solutions for energy clients, encouraging business development, and maintaining technical excellence in project delivery. You will collaborate closely with regional and global energy leaders, bringing to bear Arup’s digital advisory, software development, data, and geospatial teams. This position is tailored for expansion, with expectations for future team‑building as project workload and pipeline expand.

The opportunity

Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources; provide oversight and guidance to staff.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.

Identify and address potential issues or risks; ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.

Expand relationships with existing energy clients and open relationships with new clients.

Lead business development strategies to win new projects and diversify services.

Supervise proposal and bid preparation; talk contracts and terms.

Identify suitable partners for major pursuits.

Advise energy clients on digital/data strategy and implementation roadmap.

Develop digital service offerings relevant to the energy market.

Advise on digital means and methods to improve delivery of large‑scale capital development projects.

Establish and maintain quality assurance processes and standards.

Represent Arup as a leader with vision and innovator in the energy marketplace.

Assess expertise in current digital team for application to energy market needs.

Upskill digital staff to support digital consulting projects.

Identify staffing needs and participate in recruitment and hiring.

Support career development through mentoring, coaching, and participation in promotion and review processes.

Develop and iterate annual Digital Energy business plan focused on transmission and distribution.

Monitor project budgets and financial performance to achieve revenue targets and profit margins.

Implement financial controls and risk management practices.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum of 15 years’ professional experience in digital consulting, with industry recognition through awards, publications, and speaking engagements.

Extensive experience in advising and managing large‑scale digital consulting projects, especially in energy transmission and distribution.

Well‑networked in the energy market with utilities, developers, and contractors in the US and Canada.

Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and technical project delivery.

Professional acknowledgement in the energy marketplace in the form of awards, speaking and press appearances is required.

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $220,000 to $230,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

What We Offer You At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Our comprehensive benefits program is paid entirely by Arup except for optional life insurance. Benefits provide health and welfare security and paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan offers the opportunity to share in the success of the Firm. Employees can also participate in our GRRSP with a 5% company match to help save for the future.

Flexible working arrangements create a more inclusive way of working, supporting diversity and wellbeing. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of the workweek are available.

Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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