Project Manager - Energy

The Thrasher Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil site development for energy infrastructure across the region. You will manage the design of solar, storage, substations, and corridor projects, while coordinating permitting and construction activities with utilities, agencies, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, 5–15 years of related experience, and PE licensure.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering required or equivalent
• 5–15 years of relevant experience in energy infrastructure or civil site development
• PE certification/registration required
• Strong project management, communication, and client-relations skills

Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design for energy projects (solar, substations, storage, corridors)
• Oversee permitting and construction plan development across energy and land-development work
• Coordinate with utilities, agencies, and vendors throughout project life cycles
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates and support bidding and construction administration
• Mentor junior staff and participate in business development with leadership and marketing teams

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client relationships

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 - not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 - not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes. What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals - giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a stepping stone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

As our energy practice expands rapidly across the region, we are seeking a Project Manager with a strong civil site development background to lead energy infrastructure projects while also supporting our established Land Development team. This role sits at the intersection of two growing practice areas: utility-scale energy development - solar, storage, substations, and utility corridors - and a broad portfolio of commercial, residential, industrial, and recreational land development work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design for utility-scale energy projects including solar farms, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and utility corridors
• Oversee preparation of permitting and construction plans for energy and land development projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, access roads, and E&S controls
• Perform or review calculations for design, grade lines, alignments, and drainage
• Coordinate with energy developers, utilities, agencies, and equipment vendors throughout the project life cycle
• Manage permitting efforts across federal, state, and local regulatory bodies for energy and land development projects
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates
• Assist clients with bidding and construction administration
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel and review daily field reports to ensure contracted work meets design intent
• Manage all aspects of project delivery including client communication, financial management, and internal and external team coordination
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Participate in business development including client meetings, proposals, RFQ submissions, and strategic planning with division leadership and marketing staff

What You'll Bring

Education: BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience
Experience: 5-15 years of experience preferred; demonstrated experience with energy infrastructure or utility-scale civil site development strongly preferred
Licensure: PE certification required
Energy expertise: Familiarity with energy development permitting, interconnection requirements, or construction administration for energy projects a plus
Skills: Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.
We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays - a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.