Growth Leader - Power Generation

Stanley Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Professional development leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

FSA

HSA

Life insurance

Company stock ownership

401(k) match

Incentive compensation

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm known for culture, values and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solving complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected world.

The Growth Leader, Power Generation, will win and deliver energy market projects nationwide, strengthening client relationships and expanding Stanley Consultants’ Power Generation services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power Generation EPC project development across combustion turbine simple cycle, combined cycle and reciprocating engine projects.
• Develop FEED studies, technical advisory, and analysis engagements.
• Grow existing client relationships and identify new clients for Stanley Consultants nationwide.
• Provide leadership in capture planning, strategy, pursuit and proposal activities with a team of direct reports.
• Mentor and grow the energy team, focusing on Power Generation services.
• Participate in strategy development, market trends, and contract negotiations.
• Communicate internally and report on new business sales pipeline and opportunities.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Independent work

Deadline orientation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)

Jul 14, 2026

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

Job title – Growth Leader, Power Generation

Location – Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA | or Remote, US

Job type – Hybrid or Remote

Requisition ID – 11276

The Power Generation Growth Leader will win and deliver Energy Market projects, focused on the Power Generation market sector, nationwide in the U.S. The successful candidate will grow existing client relationships and support the identification and development of new clients for Stanley Consultants.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop Power Generation projects including combustion turbine simple cycle, combined cycle and reciprocating engine projects.
• Develop Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects in the Power Generation market sector.
• Develop associated Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies, technical advisory, and analysis engagements.
• Achieve new and add‑on business with existing clients by developing and enhancing key client relationships and serving as one of the primary company contacts.
• Provide leadership in the development of client relationships, capture planning, strategy, pursuit and proposal activities to a team of direct reports.
• Mentor and support the energy team, with an emphasis on growing expertise in Power Generation services.
• Participate in strategy development, market trends, business solutions, corporate strategy, scoping/costing and proposal preparation, interviews, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Communicate internally and report regularly on new business sales pipeline, client planning and opportunity tracking.
• Collaborate with direct reports of Client Service Managers to maintain a healthy and accurate pipeline of energy market opportunities.
• Actively participate in Go No/Go discussions and make recommendations for Go No/Go decisions.
• Identify new business growth opportunities and work to meet return on investment goals.
• Travel as required.

Competencies:

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Outstanding organizational and logistical skills, ability to work under pressure.
• Strong business focus, market/industry insight, critical thinking, process orientation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail and results‑oriented with excellent problem‑solving skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the energy industry.

Benefits:

• Member‑owned culture aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more for professional growth.
• Company stock ownership, a generous 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement plans.

Salary range for CO, IL, and MN locations. Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Equal Opportunity Employer • Protected Veterans • Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35 (c).