Energy Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT offers energy design, management, and support services throughout our footprint. Our energy market spans across power generation, power delivery and sustainability, servicing clients in renewables, decarbonization, energy management, and fossil fuels. JMT is looking for an energetic, self-motivated person with experience in an energy related field. This position will be responsible for leading energy project development, client engagement, managing multi-disciplinary projects, selling JMT energy design and support services and collaborating internally with JMT business, market and service lines and regional and office leadership. The position will require an understanding of trends, funding sources, and market guidance.   

Position summary:   Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including scope, schedule and budget. 

Essential functions and responsibilities 

• Technical & Sales Leadership & Expertise

• Active sales and business development person with an emphasis on the energy market growth  

• Client liaison  

• Have a thorough knowledge of technical practices, principles, and interrelationships in the energy market

• Serve as a technical advisor and knowledge resource by training and assisting other team members

• Develop team of subject matter experts

• Assist in the strategic planning process 

• Project/Program Management

• Establish client and project plans aligned with practice and market objectives

• Build, maintain and diversify strong client relationships

• Participate in selecting project team(s)

• Manage team workflow for maximum efficiency and profitability

• Engage in meetings, work sessions, and applicable trade shows

• Effectively communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with other practices and markets to maximize efficiency and customer service

• Manage and complete the project billing process

• Perform project management duties including project performance, accounting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, out-of-scope work, etc.

• Be engaged with a group of peers that have input on significant decisions which have a broad impact on our markets and operations

• Staff Management

• Supervise, develop, and mentor direct reports

• Evaluate and anticipate knowledge and skill needs and ensure appropriate project staffing levels to meet them

• Coordinate internal work activities internally to provide seamless client service

• Set team performance standards to meet practice and market goals of company and coach team members to achieve high performance

• Hold direct reports accountable to meet Success Plan and team goals

• Management subconsultants 

Nonessential functions and responsibilities 

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience

• 5-10+ years' experience working in the energy field or on energy related projects 

Preferred Experience 

• Licensed Professional Engineer or accredited energy professional

• Energy related experience – design and/or field related

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

• CEM (Certified Energy Manager) Certification

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

• Experience working with/for national and regional energy clients and Energy Service Companies

• Project management and business development experience

• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams 

Working Conditions 

Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. There will be some travel required for client meetings, office interaction, conferences and seminars, etc.

Field work is required on occasions where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.