Energy Director

Why McAdams

Joining McAdams isn’t 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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, (Phase 1) environmental, and electrical engineering (Phase 2)
• 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 – 5.4M, 2025 through June $2.7) to targets of $10M-$15M annually with profitability exceeding 10%
• Position the Energy Practice to contribute at least 10% of McAdams’ overall $150M revenue goal by 2028
• Monitor and manage financial performance, including bookings, revenue, utilization, billing and backlog

What You’ll Bring

• 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