Program Director Energy & Utilities

Program Director Energy & Utilities

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Utilities Program Director to lead growth in Woolpert's Geospatial Utilities Market, focusing on electric and gas utility sectors. This role combines business development, client engagement, and team leadership to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions.

As a trusted advisor, you will expand Woolpert's network across utilities markets, strengthen existing relationships, and guide project teams in delivering high-value geospatial solutions. This position offers the opportunity to shape industry strategy and influence how utilities leverage technology to solve critical infrastructure challenges.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do :

• Develop and implement growth strategies (in collaboration with internal teams), participate in business meetings, and continually evaluate existing operating procedures to increase margin and revenue.
• Manage contract development and the negotiations process with new and existing large, complex clients.
• Understand financial models and data analytics to assess areas of growth and development of opportunities.
• Assist with budget development and provide support for new / existing growth initiatives.
• Responsible for proactive client management, client growth and retention, and opportunity development in collaboration with internal teams.
• Be a champion for growth with field personnel and through participation / leadership with technical teams and any subsequent projects.
• Actively assessing and developing new growth opportunities through expansions to new clients, markets, acquisitions, and new solution offerings.
• Maintain professional working relationships with clients.
• Coordinate with other Woolpert employees to share best practices.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading cross-functional teams including project managers, technical leaders, and support staff.
• Be a team player, both internally and externally.
• Share best practices and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Support recruitment of key talent to strengthen Woolpert's utilities team.

What You Will Bring :

Why Join Woolpert?

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including :

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $147,500 - $247,400 USD

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.