Project Lead / Team Lead - Energy Utilities

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Team/Project Lead to join our dynamic Energy Utilities practice. This position reports to the Utilities Engineering Services Leader and is responsible for leading our outstanding Energy Design team.  The Energy Team/Project Lead will be a strong communicator and collaborator capable of leading technical staff and working with project management staff in our Utility Market.  Ideal candidates will have managerial and technical problem-solving skills to meet the team's challenges, which include working with other team leaders to balance engineering staff workload while also acting as a project lead.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

 

• Support project managers to develop engineering design, drive execution of deliverables, and provide client support. 

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce engineering plans and exhibits. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure project objectives (scope, schedule, budget, deliverables) are met in accordance with established metrics. 

• Provide technical expertise in site/civil design, hydrology/hydraulics, erosion and sedimentation control, slope stability, and stormwater management. Mentor and coach less experienced staff in these activities.  

• Support permitting with County and local municipalities.  Experience with local municipalities is a plus. 

• Work closely with project management team to identify challenges and develop and implement solutions. 

• Drive establishment of employee goals, provide regular feedback, and work with technical team members to achieve performance and career development goals.  

• Support individual and overall team health by initiating and facilitating regular communication.  

• Review time sheets, ensuring accuracy with Project Leads.  

• Coordinate with Project Managers/Project Leads to ensure team resource planning and individual workloads are balanced.  

• Ensure job requisitions are posted, review resumes, coordinate interviews, and hire technical team members.  

 

What You Will Bring:

 

• A minimum of 5+ years site/civil design experience required; 10+ years preferred.