Southwest Thermal Transition Leader

Mott MacDonald; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Thermal Transition Leader to guide and grow our Southwest energy practice, spanning natural gas infrastructure, CO transport, and power generation. You will lead strategic growth, build client relationships, and deliver major projects across California and the Southwest.

As a senior leader, you will develop a high-performing team, mentor professionals, and collaborate with North America and global energy groups to pursue opportunities while ensuring quality, schedule,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience in energy, power generation, natural gas, pipeline, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven success leading and growing an engineering, consulting, or project delivery practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute market growth strategies and achieve revenue growth objectives.
• Strong track record of winning, leading, and delivering major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience building trusted relationships with executive-level clients and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop future leaders.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing business performance, project profitability, and operational excellence.
• Technical expertise in gas-fired generation, natural gas infrastructure, CO transportation, carbon capture, thermal transition, or broader energy transition programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Mott MacDonald's thermal transition growth strategy across the Southwest region.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders throughout the energy sector.
• Serve as Client Director for strategic accounts, identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships and secure new business.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and support major project pursuits from positioning through contract award.
• Represent Mott MacDonald within the energy marketplace and help strengthen the firm's brand and market presence.
• Provide technical leadership for projects involving gas-fired power generation, natural gas infrastructure, CO transportation systems, carbon capture, and related energy transition initiatives.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, engineering best practices, quality processes, and design guidance for project teams.
• Provide leadership and accountability for project delivery, ensuring successful outcomes related to quality, schedule, profitability, client satisfaction, and resource utilization.
• Work closely with project managers, technical directors, discipline leaders, and regional leadership to ensure successful execution of major programs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, succession planning, career development, and technical capability growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Drive collaboration across Mott MacDonald's North America and global Energy businesses to leverage expertise, share best practices, and pursue major opportunities.

Skills

PE license

Engineering leadership

Client relationship building

Business development

Project delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Thermal Transition Leader to guide and grow our Southwest energy practice, spanning natural gas infrastructure, CO transport, and power generation. You will lead strategic growth, build client relationships, and deliver major projects across California and the Southwest.

As a senior leader, you will develop a high-performing team, mentor professionals, and collaborate with North America and global energy groups to pursue opportunities while ensuring quality, schedule,