Senior Engineering Project Manager - Commercial Utilities
About The Position
Dewberry’s Commercial Utilities - Energy/Renewables Group is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead delivery of site/civil infrastructure projects for utility, energy, and renewable clients across the region. The role guides projects from pursuit through construction, including preparing plans, reports, and calculations; coordinating permitting and regulatory approvals; overseeing technical quality and QA/QC; coordinating clients and project teams; and ensuring successful project execution. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on project delivery and support. It also contributes to client relationship development and the growth of Dewberry’s energy and renewables practice. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience producing and managing site/civil project deliverables, including QA/QC reviews, client coordination, and work with multidisciplinary design teams.
- Professional licensure in NJ, MA, or PA, or ability to obtain licensure within 18 months.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading permitting efforts and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
- Experience facilitating project meetings, stakeholder workshops, and agency coordination meetings.
Responsibilities
- Lead electric and gas utility, energy, and renewable site/civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through design, engineering, permitting, and construction.
- Serve as a primary client contact and facilitate project meetings.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, agencies, and project teams.
- Prepare and review site/civil engineering and technical plans, reports, and calculations.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.
- Oversee permitting efforts and regulatory approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Provide technical leadership and conduct QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
- Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client relationship management.
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate with teams across Dewberry offices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for regular full-time employees and eligible dependents, effective the first of the month following hire.
- Employee-only life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
- 529 College Savings Plans.
- Travel Assistance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Supplemental Life Insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Annual bonus and monthly stipend for positions within the officer program; amounts vary by program level, and bonuses depend on company and individual performance.
- Overtime pay for certain positions; non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime subject to approval.
- Discounted purchase programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
