Project Director - Green Hydrogen and Renewables

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Competitive compensation

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director in Montreal to lead innovative energy projects focusing on green hydrogen and renewables. You will drive all phases, from early concept to operational readiness, while collaborating with global partners.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing large energy infrastructure projects, excels in contract negotiation, and demonstrates strategic leadership in complex environments. The role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale engineering or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in managing complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong ability in financial management and project performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of green hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
• Define and implement execution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee plant performance covering cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

Skills

Leadership in engineering projects

Commercial structuring

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Strategic leadership

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Step into a leadership role at the forefront of the energy transition. As Project Director – Green Hydrogen & Renewables, you will drive the development and delivery of large-scale, innovative energy projects, from early concept through execution and operational readiness. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will collaborate with internal experts and global partners to deliver bankable, high-impact infrastructure that accelerates decarbonization.

Your Role

• Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of utility-scale green hydrogen and renewable energy projects
• Define and implement project execution strategies aligned with business objectives and contractual commitments
• Drive projects toward Final Investment Decision (FID) and financial close while ensuring technical maturity and bankability
• Oversee engineering, integration, and EPC execution across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Manage full project performance including cost, schedule, quality, risk, margin, and cash flow
• Lead negotiation of commercial agreements including PPAs, hydrogen offtake, and strategic partnerships
• Build and lead high-performing project teams while fostering a culture of safety, governance, and continuous improvement

About You

• ability to lead large-scale engineering or energy infrastructure projects across full lifecycle stages
• aptitude for managing complex, multi-stakeholder and multidisciplinary environments
• proficiency in commercial structuring, contract negotiation, and financial management
• ability to drive project performance with strong governance, risk management, and delivery discipline
• aptitude for strategic leadership and executive decision-making in fast-evolving environments

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Be rewarded. Find out more. (https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/rewards-benefits-canada)

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

EEO Statement

AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.