Energy Practice Leader

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Energy Practice Leader to spearhead our energy initiatives and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and sustainability professionals. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic vision, ensuring technical excellence, and driving innovation across our energy practice. The focus is on delivering impactful solutions in solar, wind, energy storage, emerging technologies, and the broader energy sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Strategy
• Define and communicate the strategic direction of the Renewable Energy engineering practice.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and client engagements.
• Project Oversight
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of renewable energy projects.
• Ensure projects meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and budgetary goals.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet milestones and delivery timelines.
• Business Development
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal development, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Innovation & Technical Excellence
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
• Promote the adoption of innovative approaches in the design and implementation of renewable energy systems.
• Establish and uphold best practices, standards, and quality assurance protocols.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Professional registration (PE, LS, LA) in one or more states where Timmons Group operates is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in renewable energy engineering, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex renewable energy projects.
• Deep understanding of solar PV, wind, battery storage, microgrids, and grid integration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Familiarity with permitting processes, interconnection requirements, and utility coordination.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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