Project Manager - Renewable Energy Site Development

Atwellgroup; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwellgroup in Lombard, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager passionate about renewable energy. This role involves managing solar energy projects, collaborating with clients, and overseeing project scopes and schedules.

The ideal candidate should have a PE license, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and over 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000 and $140,000. Join us to thrive in a culture of collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• 8 plus years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development.
• Deep understanding of local development codes, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewable energy site development design with a focus on solar arrays.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, and schedules.
• Mentor project teams and promote internal communication.
• Represent Atwell in all external communications.

Skills

Leadership

Technical excellence

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

Atwell is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager with a strong background in renewable energy projects to lead high impact projects across diverse markets. If you're passionate about shaping communities through thoughtful design and want to take ownership of challenging, high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage renewable energy site development design with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and batter energy storage systems (BESS). Drives business development activities in conjunction with the firm’s annual business development objectives.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and leadership to ensure success, profitability, and technical excellence
• Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules
• Mentor and direct project teams; promote internal communication and knowledge sharing
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent Atwell in all external communications
• Tackle complex engineering and permitting challenges with the autonomy to influence project direction and outcomes

What You Bring:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 8 plus years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development
• Deep understanding of local development codes, permitting processes, and construction practices
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations

Why Atwell?

• Be part of a firm that values collaboration, creativity, and client focus
• Lead meaningful work that shapes the future of land development and improves the way communities grow
• Work alongside industry leading professionals in a supportive and high performing culture
• Enjoy a clear path for career advancement, with opportunities to evolve into senior leadership as you take on increasing responsibility
• Gain the freedom to drive your own projects and make technical decisions that matter

Pay Range

$95,000 — $140,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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