Energy Director

McAdams•Lewisville, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

McAdams is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Energy Director to accelerate the firm’s growth across the Texas energy market. This senior-level role will lead the execution of McAdams’ 2026 Energy Strategy, driving revenue expansion, increasing market share, and strengthening our statewide presence through strategic client engagement and exceptional project delivery. The Energy Leader will be responsible for building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams that deliver complex, high-impact energy projects for both public and private sector clients. You will serve as a visible representative of McAdams in the energy sector, ensuring consistent excellence from concept through construction. This is an opportunity for a leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, values continuous improvement, and is motivated by creating lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (PE licensure in FL and TX highly preferred)
10+ years of experience in the energy sector with demonstrated business development success
Established relationships within utility and renewable energy networks
Experience building and managing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies
Strong understanding of entitlement, permitting, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Lead execution of Phase 1 (Diversify Client Base) and Phase 2 (Expand Services) of McAdams’ Energy Strategy
Build and maintain relationships with utilities, renewable energy developers, and EPC firms—specifically targeting NextEra — Lonestar, Oncor, and CoServ
Develop teaming strategies with large energy firms to expand project pipelines
Track MSA contract cycles with desired clients to position McAdams
Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing professionals in site design, geomatics, entitlement, (Phase 1) environmental, and electrical engineering (Phase 2)
Develop full-service energy teams in Texas
Cultivate an internal culture that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide mentorship and coaching to emerging leaders in the energy practice
Oversee project execution to ensure consistent quality, profitability, and on-time delivery
Expand existing MSA contracts (e.g., Oncor) to include comprehensive site design and surveying services
Ensure safety ratings are upheld across all regions and disciplines
Provide technical and operational leadership on major initiatives like 765kV expansion projects
Grow current revenue (2024 – 5.4M, 2025 through June $2.7) to targets of $10M-$15M annually with profitability exceeding 10%
Position the Energy Practice to contribute at least 10% of McAdams’ overall $150M revenue goal by 2028
Monitor and manage financial performance, including bookings, revenue, utilization, billing and backlog