Energy Director

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

McAdams is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Energy Director to accelerate the firm’s growth across the Texas energy market. This senior‑level role will lead the execution of McAdams’ 2026 Energy Strategy, driving revenue expansion, increasing market share, and strengthening our statewide presence through strategic client engagement and exceptional project delivery. The Energy Leader will be responsible for building and leading high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams that deliver complex, high‑impact energy projects for both public and private sector clients.

Joining McAdams is not just a career move; it’s an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. We’re growing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace where you’re not just an employee — you’re a vital piece of our success story.

• Lead execution of Phase 1 (Diversify Client Base) and Phase 2 (Expand Services) of McAdams’ Energy Strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, renewable energy developers, and EPC firms—specifically targeting Next Era, Lonestar, Oncor, and CoServ.
• Develop teaming strategies with large energy firms to expand project pipelines.
• Track MSA contract cycles with desired clients to position McAdams.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high‑performing professionals in site design, geomatics, entitlement (Phase
  1) environmental, and electrical engineering (Phase
  2).
• Develop full‑service energy teams in Texas.
• Lead team building and leadership initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to emerging leaders in the energy practice.
• Oversee project execution to ensure consistent quality, profitability, and on‑time delivery.
• Expand existing MSA contracts (e.g., Oncor) to include comprehensive site design and surveying services.
• Ensure safety ratings are upheld across all regions and disciplines.
• Provide technical and operational leadership on major initiatives like 765 kV expansion projects.
• Grow current revenue (2024 – 5.4 M, 2025 through June $2.7 M) to targets of $10 M–$15 M annually with profitability exceeding 10 %.
• Position the Energy Practice to contribute at least 10 % of McAdams’ overall $150 M revenue goal by 2028.
• Monitor and manage financial performance, including bookings, revenue, utilization, billing, and backlog.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (PE licensure in FL and TX highly preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in the energy sector with demonstrated business development success.
• Established relationships within utility and renewable energy networks.
• Experience building and managing cross‑functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong understanding of entitlement, permitting, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work involves repetitive use of equipment for picking, pinching, typing and grasping.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.

If you’re ready to shape strategy, influence market direction, and expand the capabilities of our energy practice across Texas, we’d love to connect.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.