What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Engineering Team Leader position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the energy sector and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future? VHB is seeking a visionary Energy Engineering Team Leader to spearhead our growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB in North Carolina. Join a dynamic, collaborative team at the forefront of transformative projects, including renewable energy development, transmission, substations, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of energy while working with a diverse group of clients, stakeholders, and communities to achieve ambitious clean energy goals.
Responsibilities
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the energy sector and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future? VHB is seeking a visionary Energy Engineering Team Leader to spearhead our growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB in North Carolina. Join a dynamic, collaborative team at the forefront of transformative projects, including renewable energy development, transmission, substations, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of energy while working with a diverse group of clients, stakeholders, and communities to achieve ambitious clean energy goals.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Engineer of Record and support preparation of land development design and permitting documents for Transmission, Substation, Solar and BESS development projects.
- Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the design and construction requirements
- Responsible for project financial performance and routine client communications
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders and community members to discuss project design and permitting issues
- Manage work and professional development of junior-level staff
- Manage small, medium, and large projects
- Develop new project opportunities and assist with proposal development and submissions
- Experienced with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. ArcGIS skills desirable.
- Skills to implement the integrated services approach. Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, erosion control and stormwater management.
- Knowledge of land development construction, construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications
- Project research and analysis
- Strong, creative engineering skills and ability to adhere to office standards
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to multitask, think critically and attention to detail
- Excels at working in a team environment
- Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential
- Has interest in growing business development skills
- BS in Civil Engineering or related degree
- 8 years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects
- PE licensure in North Carolina and/or Virginia, or ability to obtain either within 6 months
- Proficient in site layout, grading, and stormwater management
- Experience with regional investor-owned utilities required
- Familiarity with North Carolina state rules and regulations; familiarity with Virginia rules and regulations a plus
- Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
