Energy Practice Lead, Northeast Growth & Strategy

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing

529 College Savings Plans

Travel Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life Insurance

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Energy Discipline Lead to grow and shape our Energy practice across the Northeast while mentoring teams and delivering infrastructure solutions for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

The role blends strategic leadership, client partnership, and technical excellence, expanding relationships with utilities and guiding multidisciplinary teams in site/civil solutions. We seek a PE-licensed or soon-to-be licensed engineer willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience in site/civil design and project management.
• Strong understanding of the energy utility market, including transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Proven success in business development and longterm client relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate highperforming teams.
• Track record of managing complex projects for public and private utility clients.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• PE license in MA, NY or NJ preferred, or ability obtain licensure in six months.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies that drive revenue and profit margin growth;
• Develop and implement a strategy to increase Dewberry's brand recognition as a provider to northeast region core energy accounts;
• Meet with prospective and existing clients to develop and capture new business;
• Serve as a client manager or deputy client manager for select Energy accounts;
• Coordinate northeast region energy account sales pipeline and report status to Energy Business Unit Manager and northeast Business Unit Managers and leadership;
• Develop responses to requests for proposals and qualifications, including cost proposals;
• Serve as Project Manager for complex and volume based projects;
• Collaborate proactively and productively with other groups and company offices;
• Manage project financials and cash flow;
• Collaborate with and manage multi-discipline teams;
• Assist with training and mentoring staff;
• Engage with project deliverables including quality control reviews and quality management system adherence;
• Monitor staffing (talent and capacity) and advise Energy Business Unit Manager and northeast Business Unit Manager(s) on current and future needs;
• Work closely with operations and HR to recruit, develop, and retain top energy talent;
• Promote Dewberry's culture, values, and commitment to longterm client and employee success.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dewberry is seeking an Energy Discipline Lead to grow and shape our Energy practice across the Northeast while mentoring teams and delivering infrastructure solutions for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

The role blends strategic leadership, client partnership, and technical excellence, expanding relationships with utilities and guiding multidisciplinary teams in site/civil solutions. We seek a PE-licensed or soon-to-be licensed engineer willing to travel.