Energy Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT offers energy design, management, and support services throughout our footprint. Our energy market spans across power generation, power delivery and sustainability, servicing clients in renewables, decarbonization, energy management, and fossil fuels. JMT is looking for an energetic, self-motivated person with experience in an energy related field. This position will be responsible for leading energy project development, client engagement, managing multi-disciplinary projects, selling JMT energy design and support services and collaborating internally with JMT business, market and service lines and regional and office leadership. The position will require an understanding of trends, funding sources, and market guidance. Position summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including scope, schedule and budget.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience
5-10+ years' experience working in the energy field or on energy related projects

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer or accredited energy professional
Energy related experience – design and/or field related
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
CEM (Certified Energy Manager) Certification
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Experience working with/for national and regional energy clients and Energy Service Companies
Project management and business development experience
Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Responsibilities

Active sales and business development person with an emphasis on the energy market growth
Client liaison
Have a thorough knowledge of technical practices, principles, and interrelationships in the energy market
Serve as a technical advisor and knowledge resource by training and assisting other team members
Develop team of subject matter experts
Assist in the strategic planning process
Establish client and project plans aligned with practice and market objectives
Build, maintain and diversify strong client relationships
Participate in selecting project team(s)
Manage team workflow for maximum efficiency and profitability
Engage in meetings, work sessions, and applicable trade shows
Effectively communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with other practices and markets to maximize efficiency and customer service
Manage and complete the project billing process
Perform project management duties including project performance, accounting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, out-of-scope work, etc.
Be engaged with a group of peers that have input on significant decisions which have a broad impact on our markets and operations
Supervise, develop, and mentor direct reports
Evaluate and anticipate knowledge and skill needs and ensure appropriate project staffing levels to meet them
Coordinate internal work activities internally to provide seamless client service
Set team performance standards to meet practice and market goals of company and coach team members to achieve high performance
Hold direct reports accountable to meet Success Plan and team goals
Management subconsultants
Perform other related duties as assigned