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Senior Project Manager - Energy (Solar)

Kimley-Horn
Deerfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027
Overview

Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is looking for a Project Manager to join our Chicagoland offices. As a critical member of the Energy/Solar team, you will perform a variety of civil engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship, camaraderie, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions.

Responsibilities

Our Energy team works on projecs including:

  • Solar site Design
  • Utility scale solar projects
  • Project Due Diligence and Site Constraints
  • Jurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination
  • Client Management and more

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • We are seeking candidates with 7 years of prior civil engineering experience working with a professional design firm
  • PE certification or have the ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, and/or GIS
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary Range

  • Base Salary $120,000-$180,000
  • Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000

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