Associate Director - Power & Renewables

Braun Intertec Corporation; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation is seeking an Associate Director for the Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Team to lead geotechnical projects in the Upper Midwest. The role blends client-facing duties with strong team leadership, project management, and technical guidance, offering flexible work options.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 5+ years in renewables geotechnical work, and experience with large construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer registration/licensure required.
• Candidate will be licensed in multiple states.
• 5+ years of power/renewables geotechnical experience.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects preferred.
• Consulting experience a plus; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead work procurement for renewable power generation projects and client opportunities with revenue goals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through meetings and site visits.
• Oversee scope of work development and assist in proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team with regular in-person and remote interaction.
• Lead or support client contract negotiations per policy; manage project risk.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relations

Proposal development

Team leadership

Power/renewables

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/civil engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Multi-state licensure (travel)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to join our Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Team, with a primary focus on renewable power generation in the Upper Midwest. We offer the flexibility to work from home or in an office environment on your own terms. This position is client facing and is responsible for leading work procurement efforts, managing moderate to complex geotechnical engineering projects, and ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded by providing exceptional team leadership and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead work procurement efforts through identification and pursuit of renewable power generation projects and client opportunities, with assigned quarterly and/or annual revenue goals.
• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetings
• Lead scope of work development and, as needed, assist in proposal preparation for moderate to complex renewable energy projects.
• Build and manage a high-performing team and provide guidance, mentorship, and direction through regular in-person and remote interactions.
• Lead and/or support client contract negotiations through our Authority Grant policy.
• Manages project, client, and business-related risk through our Authority Grant policy.
• Support client relationships to effectively achieve market sector goals and strategies.
• Develop / assist in development of business goals and objectives.
• Ensure client satisfaction through project team leadership and successful completion of project scopes of work (schedule, budget, and safety).
• Work with regional operations leaders to effectively coordinate staff, resources, and manage workloads.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports providing professional opinions and practical solutions, along with other professional documents.
• Perform engineering analyses using company and industry standards and methodology
• Review engineering analyses and reports prepared by junior level engineering staff.
• Perform quality review of work performed by assigned staff; identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external quality issues on projects.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong organization and customer service skills.
• Goal oriented and highly motivated
• Ability to exceed client expectations while thriving in a time critical / dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Fundamental understanding of geology and geologic stability and performance mechanisms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving history required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering required.
• Professional Engineer registration/license.
• Candidate will be required to obtain licensure in multiple other states.
• 5 or more years of power / renewables geotechnical engineering experience.
• Previous experience with large scale construction projects preferred.
• Experience working in a consulting firm preferred but not required.
• Ability to bring in existing client relationships preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

Compensation Range: $96,000.00 - $144,000.00

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At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings.

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