Sr Manager Grid Modernization Energy Resilience

Sr Manager Grid Modernization Energy Resilience

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Tampa, Florida, United States Job Description Job Overview: APTIM, a leading engineering and resilience consulting firm with a global presence and an expanding Energy Infrastructure and Climate Resilience practice, is seeking an Sr. Manager Grid Modernization & Energy Resilience to join our multidisciplinary team in Tampa, FL. This position will serve a key leadership role in advancing grid modernization, distributed energy integration, and energy‑resilience solutions for utilities, data centers, and public‑sector clients across the U.S. The successful candidate will help shape and deliver projects that support the reliable transition to cleaner, smarter, and more resilient power systems. The ideal candidate brings at least eight years of experience in power systems, distributed energy resources (DER), or energy‑infrastructure planning, with a strong understanding of the technical, regulatory, and operational challenges driving the modern energy transition. The role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with industry and research partners, and help grow APTIM's energy‑resilience portfolio in California and beyond. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Lead and deliver grid modernization, microgrid, and energy‑resilience projects across data‑center, utility, and public‑sector clients. Direct project teams conducting DER integration studies, interconnection impact analyses, battery‑dispatch modeling, and microgrid feasibility assessments. Manage project financials, staffing, and subcontractors while serving as primary client liaison for DOE, NREL, utility, and private‑sector partnerships. Develop and oversee analytical frameworks for grid and resilience risk modeling, probabilistic simulations, and energy‑system optimization. Evaluate storage and renewable integration strategies, including market participation, demand‑charge management, and value‑stacking approaches. Lead digital‑twin and scenario modeling efforts to simulate grid impacts, outages, and resilience benefits. Coordinate with data‑science, controls, and power‑systems engineers to integrate predictive analytics and risk tools into projects. Represent APTIM in utility working groups, DOE consortia, and national energy forums. Support business development and proposal writing; build strategic partnerships to drive growth and recurring revenue. Mentor staff, oversee quality control, and contribute to corporate innovation initiatives in resilience analytics. Basic Qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical, Energy Systems, or Power Engineering, or related discipline. 8+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership or project management experience in power‑systems engineering, DER integration, or grid modernization. Demonstrated experience leading interconnection, grid impact, or hosting‑capacity studies. Proficiency with H&H and power‑system modeling tools such as OpenDSS, PSS®E, PSCAD, GridLAB‑D, MATLAB, or Python. Strong grasp of DERMS, ADMS, microgrid controls, and resilience planning. Proven ability to develop client relationships and lead multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent technical writing, proposal, and presentation skills. Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP preferred. Willingness to travel occasionally to meet clients and support field activities. Preferred Skills: Experience with battery‑storage sizing, dispatch optimization, and economic modeling. Understanding of risk analytics, stochastic modeling, and resilience performance metrics. Experience collaborating with DOE/NREL, utilities, or technology developers on pilot or R&D projects preferred. Familiarity with cybersecurity and grid‑edge asset protection. Demonstrated success mentoring staff and building cohesive, high‑performance teams.

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all. What you can expect from APTIM: Work that is worthy of your time and talent Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities A voice in making our company better Investment into your personal and professional development As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $150,000-$180,000 per year. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM. Employee Benefits Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLCis committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well‑being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace . Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location. Company paid and optional Life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law) 401(k)APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living. #J-18808-Ljbffr APTIM