Engineering and energy consultancy serving utilities, public agencies, and industries.
Lead launch and growth of Willdan’s Federal Services, securing federal energy contracts.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Hybrid
Company Size
1,761 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Construction Services
Energy Services
Sustainability
Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Electric Grid Solutions
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Energy Policy Planning and Advisory
Engineering and Planning
Municipal Financial Consulting
Government and Public Sector
Utilities
Infrastructure
Role
Description
team leadership
partner development
proposal management
compliance oversight
opportunity capture
market strategy
Hire, develop, and lead a specialized Federal-focused team including BD, capture, proposals, and engineering.
Build strategic partnerships with utilities, ESCOs, primes, and Federal contracting officers.
Lead creation of Federal-specific messaging, proposals, pricing, and capture strategies.
Establish and manage processes ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Federal procurement guidelines.
Identify, qualify, and close Federal opportunities from early-stage market intelligence through award.
Represent Willdan at Federal energy forums, industry days, and government-industry partnership events.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Federal go-to-market strategy targeting major agencies including DoD, DOE, GSA, VA, and DHS.
Develop competitive solutions tailored to Federal mission, energy, and operational objectives.
Lead the creation, launch, and operational framework of Willdan’s Federal Services Group.
Requirements
travel
10+ years
far/dfars
federal contracts
bachelor's
communication
Ability to travel up to 75%.
Strong initiative, communication, and executive engagement skills.
Drive Willdan’s qualification and onboarding to UESC, ESPC, ESCO, DOE IDIQ, and other Federal procurement vehicles.
10+ years of progressive Federal or large-scale public-sector energy sales experience.
Proven experience securing and managing UESC, ESPC, ESCO, DOE IDIQ, MATOC/MACC, or equivalent Federal contract vehicles.
Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS and Federal procurement.
Demonstrated ability to build or scale a Federal-focused business unit.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline.
Benefits
Personal growth drives organizational growth; Organizational growth drives personal growth
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$0.8B
Market Cap
The company has a market capitalization of $800 million, reflecting its strong financial standing.
$330K
Revenue per Employee
The company generates over $330,000 in revenue per employee, indicating high efficiency.
$11M
Project Funding
The company completed an $11 million modernization project for South Lake Tahoe.
March 2025
Recent Acquisition
The company acquired APG in March 2025, adding data-center substation and microgrid expertise.
Founded in 1964 in Southern California by two engineers solving local municipal challenges.
Went public in 2006 (NASDAQ: WLDN), expanding via strategic acquisitions including energy, engineering, and analytics firms.
Delivers complex energy and infrastructure projects—such as grid modernization, EV charging, stadium transit planning, and data pipelines.
Operates in two main segments: Energy (efficiency audits, demand reduction, performance contracting, analytics) and Engineering & Consulting (city engineering, structural, transportation, water resources).
Typical clients include utilities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, industry, and commercial businesses across 20+ states.
Notable projects include an NFL-stadium traffic plan in Inglewood and solar+storage studies for Minnesota.
Culture + Values
Commitment to environmental stewardship
Focus on the health, welfare and development of employees
Supporting local communities
Core mission: serving communities with superior technical solutions
Vision of transitioning communities to a clean energy and sustainable future
Environment + Sustainability
2,509 MT CO₂e Scope 1+2
Emissions Baseline
The company's baseline emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 in 2022.
50% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Reduction Goal
Target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.
734 kW Solar+HVAC
Client Energy Upgrade
Energy upgrade for Yosemite USD, including solar and HVAC updates.
2.2 MW Solar+EV Charging
Paramount Energy Offset
Solar energy and EV charging infrastructure installed at Paramount.
Achieved ISO 14001 certification for corporate office, with plans to extend.
Plans to calculate/track Scope 3 commuting and travel emissions (survey in 2023).
Net-zero target: carbon neutrality (Scope 1+2) by 2030.
Implemented actions: cold-climate heat pumps, diesel generator replacements, EV charging infrastructure, grid modernization, building energy-saving upgrades.
Client outcomes: NYC building CO₂ reduction 40% by 2025, 50% by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly disclosed formal DEI strategy on website or LinkedIn
No published gender‑based workforce statistics available