810611 - Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager

Overview

Are you looking for a home for the best years of your career? A place where you can work with industry recognized professionals who are solving tough environmental problems? Geosyntec is the place for you!  Our national air quality practice is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager in Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, or Boston, MA who is looking to be a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of consulting experience involving renewable energy or related projects. 

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Business development, feasibility evaluations and project management for integration of renewable energy to clients seeking to pursue carbon reductions and net zero energy operations by the introduction of renewable projects (solar, floating solar, onshore and offshore wind, battery energy storage)
• Identification and matching client needs with marketplace opportunities for renewable energy integration.
• Strategic planning for clients wishing to reduce carbon footprints and using renewable energy to achieve net reduction or net zero goals.
• Elevate Geosyntec’s visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Assist in the development, planning, permitting and implementation of electric renewables, as well as providing integrated consulting, environmental, design and construction support. Projects could include both utility scale and commercial scale wind energy and solar power projects, floating solar, hydropower and pumped storage facilities, battery storage, hydrogen, biofuels and other transitional and conventional fuels.
• Collaborate with leaders in our energy and decarbonization services, sustainability, engineering and natural resources practice areas to provide both strategic solutions and implementation support;
• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
• Work closely with staff in other offices.
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff.
• Serve in a market business growth and project execution role for the company culture and values across the organization.

Bonus capabilities

• Foundational understanding of the project development process specific to electric renewable energy technologies including solar, from client request to delivery.
• Experience with successful stakeholder engagement practices and development of public engagement strategy for electric renewable energy projects.
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms or Design-Build (DB) companies in electric renewable energy project development, through construction and operation.
• Brings a strong understanding of financial drivers for renewable energy projects and understands what strategies enhance project success.
• Excited to contribute significantly to Geosyntec business development efforts in applying renewable and sustainable technologies to meet client needs and solve client problems.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.

Here are some other things you should know about a typical practitioner position with Geosyntec:

• Training: Geosyntec will provide training in OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Occasional overnight travel and client site visits should be expected.

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or related engineering field. (required)
• Advanced degree in Environmental engineering with an emphasis on clean energy projects and economics or related field (M.S. or Ph.D.). (preferred)
• Professional Engineering License (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a project management and business development role in the environmental or consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Recognized for technical competence in renewable energy and development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial attitude and ability to generate new work and grow the business segment, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to support Federal, State, and local agency and private development projects.
• Exceptional oral and written-communication skills, as demonstrated by a record of conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Culture/EEO Statement

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits