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Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader

Vhb

The Role

Overview

Lead regional energy market growth, manage teams, clients, and projects in Mid-Atlantic.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • strategic planning
  • milestone tracking
  • market research
  • business development
  • client management

Tasks

-Serve as Principal-in-Charge or Senior Project Manager on selected energy projects -Partner with the Regional Marketing Director on go/no-go decisions and teaming strategies for strategic pursuits -Set the strategic direction for the energy market in the region -Establish and monitor project milestones and quarterly business goals -Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Director to enhance external visibility and promotional efforts -Conduct market research and analysis; collaborate with the Corporate Energy Market Leader and regional leadership to define vision and strategy for the Mid-Atlantic energy market -Identify and pursue new business opportunities; prepare compelling, winning proposals -Lead and develop a dynamic team of energy professionals -Manage key client relationships and contracts

Requirements

  • pe license
  • bachelor’s
  • 15+ years
  • renewables
  • problem solving
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Proven success in generating new business and writing winning proposals -Self-motivated with strong leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities -Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills -Experience engaging stakeholders and fostering client relationships in complex environments -Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and manage cross-functional projects -Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, planning, or a related physical science discipline (Master’s degree highly preferred) -PE license or AICP certification and/or other relevant environmental certifications related to the energy market -Strong understanding of routing, siting, and permitting for electric transmission and natural gas industry in the Mid-Atlantic preferred -Demonstrated experience with renewable energy sectors in the Mid-Atlantic such as utility-scale solar, distributed solar, on/offshore wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), geothermal, and renewable natural gas -Strong presentation, collaboration, and team-building abilities -Experience managing teams and developing strategic frameworks for sustainable growth in the energy market -15+ years of relevant professional experience, focused on environmental and engineering services to energy market clients in the Mid-Atlantic region -Experience managing and executing multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on investor-owned utilities and renewable developers in the Mid-Atlantic -Strong collaboration skills and willingness to travel

Benefits

-Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects -Focus on learning, development, and career growth -Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace -Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

The Company

About Vhb

-A small civil engineering shop serving local communities. -Evolved into a multidisciplinary firm tackling engineering, planning, design, and environmental challenges. -Known for managing landmark infrastructure projects—from the South Coast Rail bridges to coastal resilience plans. -Blends transportation planning, environmental stewardship, energy solutions, and land development under one roof. -Demonstrated impact beyond design by detecting a critical bridge defect in Providence days before emergency closure. -Remains rooted in civil engineering but shines for its integrated solutions and hands-on role in transformative public infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Real Estate

Institutional

Energy

Federal Government

State Government

Local Government

Healthcare

Coastal Engineering

Resiliency Planning and Design

Shoreline Engineering

Environmental Services

Renewable Energy

Stormwater Design & Engineering

Utility Infrastructure Design

Bridge & Structures Design & Engineering

Highway/Roadway Design & Engineering

Rail & Transit Planning & Design

Landscape Architecture

Climate Adaptation Planning

Water Resources

Active Transportation

Affordable Housing Studies

Parking Studies, Design & Engineering

Traffic Studies, Design & Engineering

Urban Design & Planning