OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONMid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader | Virginia
VHB has an immediate opening for a Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader to help grow our energy market across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the electric, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors, along with well-established relationships with public- and private-sector clients at the decision-making level throughout VHB's Mid-Atlantic region.
In this role, the Mid-Atlantic Energy Market Leader will support the development of marketing strategies aimed at new market penetration and client retention. They will also manage key client relationships and oversee energy projects across the region. This senior-level position requires a demonstrated ability to drive business development, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and mentor staff.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with VHB's Corporate Energy Evolution Practice (EEP) to help advance enterprise-wide initiatives, and work with corporate, regional, and state leadership on strategic pursuits that drive company-wide impact.
To learn more, please visit our EEP page: Energy Evolution Practice | VHB
Responsibilities- 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
- Lead and develop a dynamic team of energy professionals
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities; prepare compelling, winning proposals
- Set the strategic direction for the energy market in the region
- Partner with the Regional Marketing Director on go/no-go decisions and teaming strategies for strategic pursuits
- Manage key client relationships and contracts
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge or Senior Project Manager on selected energy projects
- Establish and monitor project milestones and quarterly business goals
- Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Director to enhance external visibility and promotional efforts
Skills & Abilities- Proven success in generating new business and writing winning proposals
- Experience managing and executing multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on investor-owned utilities and renewable developers in the Mid-Atlantic
- Self-motivated with strong leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong presentation, collaboration, and team-building abilities
- Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and manage cross-functional projects
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Experience engaging stakeholders and fostering client relationships in complex environments
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, planning, or a related physical science discipline (Master's degree highly preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience, focused on environmental and engineering services to energy market clients in the Mid-Atlantic region
- 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
- Experience managing teams and developing strategic frameworks for sustainable growth in the energy market
- Strong collaboration skills and willingness to travel
We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
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
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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