Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader | MD/D.C./VA/NC

VHB has an immediate need for a Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader to expand our growing energy practice in the Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina region. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of the power, natural gas, renewables, telecommunication, and mining markets and have firmly established relationships and contacts with public- and private-sector clients at the decision-making level within the greater Mid-Atlantic region.

In addition to aiding in the development of marketing strategies aimed at new market penetration and client retention, the Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader will also be responsible for managing key client relationships and coordinating and overseeing energy projects in the region. The position demands a proven ability to develop business, establish meaningful client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff. This person will also be part of VHB’s Corporate Energy Practice and work with other corporate, regional, and state leadership representatives supporting various initiatives and strategic pursuits that have varying degrees of company impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis and collaborate with the Corporate Energy Market Leader and regional leadership to set the vision and strategy for the Energy Practice in the Mid-Atlantic region
• Lead and develop a dynamic team of industry professionals
• Generate new business development opportunities and prepare winning proposals
• Set the strategic direction for the Energy Practice in the Mid-Atlantic region
• Team with the Regional Marketing Director to lead go/no go and partnering decisions on strategic pursuits
• Key client relationship and contract management
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge or Senior Project Manager on select Energy projects
• Establish and track project milestones as well as quarterly business goals
• Team with the Regional Marketing Director to manage external visibility/promotional efforts

Skills & Abilities

• Must have a demonstrated track record of generating new business development opportunities and preparing winning proposals
• Must be knowledgeable in developing, leading, managing and executing multidisciplinary teams supporting the energy market with a particular focus in the engineering and environmental services to both public and private sector energy clients in the Mid-Atlantic region
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, including ability to mentor staff and successfully manage and coordinate projects requiring integrated services
• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems
• Strong leadership and entrepreneurial qualities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, planning, or a related physical sciences discipline; Master’s degree is highly preferred
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant professional experience in the energy market, with a focus in providing environmental and engineering services to various public and private sector energy clients in the Mid-Atlantic Region
• PE license or AICP certification and/or other environmental certifications relevant to the energy market are preferred
• Strong understanding of the routing, siting and permitting processes as it pertains to the electric transmission and natural gas industry in the Mid-Atlantic Region is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in working in the renewable sectors in the Mid-Atlantic Region , i.e., utility scale solar, distributed solar, on/offshore wind, energy storage, renewable natural gas, battery storage, etc.
• Experience in managing other staff members
• Demonstrated previous experience in developing the strategic framework necessary for growing a sustainable practice in the energy sector
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to travel

WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.

• Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
• Amazing co-workers
• A focus on learning and development
• Flexible, hybrid workplace

It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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