Energy Director

About the role

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 the statewide presence through strategic client engagement and exceptional project delivery. The Energy Leader will build and lead high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams that deliver complex, high‑impact energy projects for public and private sector clients, serve as a visible representative of McAdams in the energy sector, and ensure consistent excellence from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth + Business Development
  • 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 NextEra — 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
• Team Building + Leadership
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain high‑performing professionals in site design, geomatics, entitlement, environmental, and electrical engineering
  • Develop full‑service energy teams in Texas
  • Cultivate an internal culture that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to emerging leaders in the energy practice
• Project Delivery + Operations
  • 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 765kV expansion projects
• Revenue + Profitability
  • 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (PE licensure in FL and TX highly preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in