Senior Consultant - Energy

The Senior Program Manager will oversee the development of energy projects—including natural gas‑fired generation, solar and wind generation, and energy storage—from inception through construction and commissioning. This role manages existing projects and contributes to expanding Verdantas’s project portfolio.

• Technical Oversight
  : lead multidisciplinary technical projects, manage schedules and budgets, ensure quality standards, coordinate federal, state, and local permits and studies, review contracts and deliverables, ensure compliance.
• Business Development
  : expand client accounts, develop new energy clients, prepare proposals, budgets, and schedules for new projects, participate in marketing, technical presentations, client meetings, and contribute to business planning and strategy.
• Team Leadership
  : build and lead project teams across the organization, mentor junior staff, foster a collaborative environment, support talent acquisition and staff development.
• Industry Expertise
  : stay current with industry trends, regulations, and technologies; understand supply/demand, policy, markets, and financial metrics for project success; innovate new service areas in response to market changes; experience with CAISO, MISO, ERCOT, PJM RTO interconnection requirements preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/electrical engineering, environmental sciences, urban/regional planning, or related field.
• Professional Engineering registration preferred.
• Ohio Energy regulation experience.
• 15+ years in energy project development (natural gas, solar, wind, energy storage).
• Experience with state and local permitting, including special use permits and public meetings.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proven client development and management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of solar energy modeling tools (e.g., PVSyst, PVcase, Plant Predict).

Minimum salary: $150,000. Actual salary based on location, skills, and certifications.

• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays

Verdantas is an equal opportunity employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet.