Energy Practice Leader, Infrastructure

The role

You will set the vision, strategy and growth plan for Woolpert's Energy Practice. You will own practice revenue, backlog and profitability, and lead client relationships and teams across utility, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, pipeline and energy infrastructure work.

What you will do

• Set the Energy Practice vision, strategy and annual business plan with the Water and Energy Utilities Market Director
• Own practice revenue, backlog and profitability objectives
• Lead strategic client development and executive-level client relationships
• Take part in major pursuits, proposals, interviews and contract negotiations
• Monitor practice performance against sales, net revenue, utilization, backlog and EBITDA targets
• Lead resource planning and workforce forecasting
• Coach and hold accountable Program Directors and senior staff
• Develop succession plans for critical leadership positions
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR to recruit industry talent
• Represent Woolpert at conferences, client forums and professional organizations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the energy, utility or infrastructure consulting industry
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale business units, service lines or practices
• Proven experience managing P&L performance
• Demonstrated success developing strategic client relationships and growing revenue
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) or other industry-recognized credential
• Executive leadership experience within an engineering, consulting, utility or infrastructure organization
• Experience leading organizations with annual revenues exceeding $10M
• Existing network within electric utility, renewable energy, power delivery or energy infrastructure markets

Before you apply

• Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer
• Applicants who need an accommodation during the application and interview process should contact their recruiter in advance

About the company

Woolpert is a leading global architecture, engineering and geospatial firm. It helps clients solve complex challenges that shape communities and strengthen critical infrastructure.