Associate Director - Power & Renewables

Braun Intertec; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Remote; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Team in the Upper Midwest. The role combines business development, project leadership, and technical guidance, with a flexible work arrangement allowing work from home or in-office on your terms.

You will manage complex geotechnical engineering projects, develop client relationships, and drive procurement efforts for renewable power generation, while mentoring staff and ensuring safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical, civil or related engineering.
• PE licensure with multi-state eligibility.
• 5+ years of power/renewables geotechnical experience.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead renewable energy project work procurement and client opportunities with revenue goals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through meetings.
• Develop scope of work and assist in proposal development.
• Provide team leadership, mentorship and guidance.
• Lead/assist in client contract negotiations.
• Manage project and business risk under policy.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on scope, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Coordinate staff and resources with regional operations.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and perform analyses.
• Review analyses and ensure quality control.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Organization

Team leadership

Client relations

Travel readiness

Geology basics

MS Office

Geotechnical Eng

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/civil/related engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (multi-state)

Tools

MS Office

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

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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