Energy Transformation Lead

Mott MacDonald; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and parental leave

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Principal Specialist – Energy Transition based in Los Angeles, California. The successful candidate will lead the development of energy advisory services across California and the United States, focusing on energy transition growth and decarbonization pathways.

With a competitive salary range of $160,000 – $197,000 and comprehensive benefits, we seek candidates with over 15 years of experience, a PE license in California, and strong expertise in managing client relationships and projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience with public and private sector clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California.
• Experience delivering Net-Zero strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leading the energy transition business growth in California.
• Developing decarbonization pathways for clients.
• Managing client relationships to grow the business.

Skills

Client-management skills

Energy transition strategies

Decarbonization strategies

Team management

Financial modelling

Education

Undergraduate and advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Principal Specialist – Energy Transition

We are seeking a Principal Specialist to take a leading role in developing and leading our energy advisory services in California and across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the growth of the energy transition business within California and contributing technical expertise to support growth across our United States market.
• Developing a pipeline of opportunities within the USA.
• Leading multidisciplinary proposals.
• Developing and analyzing decarbonization pathways, evaluating and recommending low‑carbon technologies and solutions for public and private sector clients.
• Lead assessments such as feasibility studies, techno‑economic analysis, scenario modelling, and risk evaluations.
• Manage the regional discipline business function, grow the team, manage projects within the discipline, and drive integration and collaboration across geographical and organizational boundaries.
• Implement the energy transition business growth plan, monitor performance and meet the annual budget, strategic recruitment, resourcing, salary and promotion decisions for staff within the discipline.
• Be a champion and technical leader for energy master planning and transition services regionally and globally.
• Maintain strong engagement with units and divisions.
• Plan for succession and appoint deputies and technical leaders as required.
• Appoint individuals from the Early Career Professional community to support the energy transition discipline.
• Manage targeted client relationships to grow the business and identify the technical resources needed to pursue, win and deliver projects.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate and advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience advising large energy users to develop electrification, energy transition, and/or decarbonization strategies.
• 15+ years of relevant experience with both public and private sector clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California is required.
• Experience delivering Net‑Zero strategies.
• Strong client‑management skills and ability to maintain relationships while growing the business and winning new work.
• Commercially aware with proven record of bidding and winning work.
• Existing network of contacts for potential projects.
• Experience managing teams of M&E engineers and acting as project director for major projects.
• Collaborated with other directors to shape future business strategy and drive growth of the business unit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sector experience in ports, aviation, buildings, or transportation.
• Demonstrated capability in financial modelling (IRR/NPV) and scenario planning.
• Experience structuring PPAs/VPPAs.
• ILFI, LEED, WELL, or Envision accreditation preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary range of $160,000 – $197,000, plus annual bonuses based on performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and parental leave.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership and eligibility for group performance bonuses.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or disability status.