Senior Engineering Project Manager, Energy & Renewables

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager for the Commercial Utilities - Energy/Renewables Group in the Mount Laurel area. You will lead site/civil infrastructure projects for utility, energy, and renewable clients, guiding pursuits through design, permitting, and construction while coordinating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

You will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, mentoring junior staff, managing multidisciplinary teams, and supporting client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience producing and managing site/civil project deliverables, including QA/QC reviews, client coordination, and working with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Professional licensure in NJ, MA, PA (or ability to obtain within 18 months).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading permitting efforts and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Experience facilitating project meetings, stakeholder workshops, and agency coordination meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead electric and gas utility, energy, and renewable site/civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through design, engineering, permitting and construction.
• Serve as a primary client contact, facilitating project meetings and coordinating with stakeholders, agencies, and project teams.
• Prepare and review site/civil engineering/technical plans, reports and calculations.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to deliver high‑quality projects on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee permitting efforts and regulatory approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide technical leadership and conduct QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client relationship management.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with teams across Dewberry offices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC reviews

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager for the Commercial Utilities - Energy/Renewables Group in the Mount Laurel area. You will lead site/civil infrastructure projects for utility, energy, and renewable clients, guiding pursuits through design, permitting, and construction while coordinating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

You will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, mentoring junior staff, managing multidisciplinary teams, and supporting client