Sr. Manager - Grid Modernization & Energy Resilience

APTIM, a leading engineering and resilience consulting firm, is seeking a Sr. Manager Grid Modernization & Energy Resilience to join our multidisciplinary team in Tampa, FL. The role will lead grid modernization, distributed energy integration, and energy-resilience solutions for utilities, data centers, and public-sector clients across the U.S., supporting the transition to cleaner, smarter, and more resilient power systems.

• 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 the 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.

• 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.
• Familiarity with California regulatory and market structures (CPUC, CAISO, CEC, SGIP).
• Excellent technical writing, proposal, and presentation skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to meet clients and support field activities.

• 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.

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.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance through the company marketplace, offering multiple levels and carriers.
• 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 plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP); specific plan depends on the business unit.
• Access to the APTIM 401(k) Guide and additional helpful documents.