Thermal Energy Program Support

Metro Water Recovery is seeking a utility management consultant to provide strategic energy planning and utility management advisory services for its Thermal Energy Program Support Project. The consultant will assist in developing financial and business strategies, identifying and securing strategic partnerships, and evaluating technical feasibility for district energy opportunities. The selected firm will provide experienced, multidisciplinary advisory services, including support for the development and implementation of an actionable thermal energy strategic roadmap, synthesis and advancement of findings from ongoing and future studies, and guidance on evaluation and prioritization of infrastructure investments. • The project involves reducing effluent temperature and recovering thermal energy from wastewater. • The consultant will assist in developing a multi-year strategic roadmap and a formal program framework. • The selected firm will provide management guidance, technical expertise, and strategic support. • The project requires experience in wastewater thermal energy recovery, district energy systems, utility-scale energy planning, business model development, and financial modeling. • The consultant will work with Metro staff and leadership to translate Metro's vision into actionable projects.