Clean Energy Manager

Prince George's County Government • DPW&T - Largo, MD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking a senior-level Planner IV / ZEB Project Manager to lead one of the region’s most ambitious transit electrification and facility resilience initiatives. This role will drive the transition to a 75% zero-emission bus fleet by 2030 and a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2045. The selected candidate will serve as the Agency's senior subject matter expert for fleet electrification, charging infrastructure deployment, facility resilience, and clean energy integration across transit operations. This is a high-impact leadership position for a professional who has successfully delivered complex, capital-intensive infrastructure programs and understands the operational realities of public transit systems. This is an execution role focused on measurable progress, operational reliability, and long-term resilience in the face of climate and grid challenges. The Clean Energy Project Manager will be central to delivering this transformation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business or public administration, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, economics, energy policy, urban studies, housing and community development, public health or closely related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of responsible professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment
• At least one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• Ability to meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Willingness and ability to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies, and reporting or remaining at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• Ability to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large-scale capital acquisition and infrastructure deployment
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local transportation policy and funding programs
• Demonstrated leadership in transit electrification or comparable clean energy infrastructure programs

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, and deployment of zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure
• Manage $5M+ capital projects, including vehicle acquisition and facility upgrades
• Oversee design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of ZEB charging systems
• Develop funding strategies and financial plans to support long-term fleet transition
• Coordinate with utilities, state and federal agencies, and regional partners
• Lead whole-facility resilience assessments (energy, security, communications, operations)
• Develop data-driven performance evaluation frameworks
• Provide executive briefings and represent the County in high-level stakeholder settings

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior