US Power Sector Lead

• Take on a strategic role in helping to drive the growth of SLR.-Grow the delivery of environmental, technical and engineering services to the power generation & transmission sector across the US.-Develop and implement business strategy to expand SLR’s presence in the market.-Collaborate with fellow sector leads and technical teams across the Global business.-Drive team building and staff growth in key technical, project management, and client management areas.-Promote and maintain a positive work environment through a culture of teamwork and One Team approach.We are SLR Consulting (US), a coast-to-coast team of 500 environmental, technical and engineering advisors professionals, part of the 5,000 strong SLR Group. We deliver to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical, environmental and engineering disciplines to help them address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.As our Power Sector Lead, you will take on a challenging and diverse role focused on leading and expanding our presence in the power sector across the United States. With the ongoing high power demand in the US market, the power sector is expected to provide significant opportunities for the growth and diversification of our environmental, technical and engineering servicesThis role operates at the intersection of business development and technical expertise, which is why you’ll need to excel at relationship building and project management, both with clients and internal teams.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll bring significant experience serving as a trusted advisor for clients with proven strategies for developing new business opportunities and deep knowledge of the challenges faced by power sector developers, owners and operators.Here are some of the things you’ll be working on day-to-day:-Lead our power sector across the US by developing and implementing strategies to expand our services while enhancing our marketplace presence and client portfolio.

• Co-ordinate bids and contribute to development and implementation of service line, business sector, and client business development plans.-Identify trends and create a long-term strategy that positions SLR for key client accounts and key portions of the sector market, providing for sustainable growth.-Establish a client management team for key target clients and work to help them grow and build their client management skills.-Work with our Technical Disciplines to identify skills gaps, and actively mentor, build, and support recruitment of those technical skills.-Champion an integrated services approach, driving growth opportunities for the full suite of SLR services.-Develop strategic partnerships and strong working relationships with industry leaders, as well as stakeholders across SLR in the US and globally.-Survey client needs, developing a detailed understanding of client objectives, scope, and ideal outcomes. -Be a resource for clients as the primary contact on key industry and operational issues, providing perspective and feedback to SLR delivery teams. -Generate ongoing strategies for improving client satisfaction and sector growth.-Stay informed on industry trends, providing reports, analysis, and recommendations where relevant. -Direct project teams and facilitate successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC and client satisfaction.-This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise and experience to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.The salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancementQualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.15 years of experience as an advisor in the power sector.Deep knowledge of power sector required, with significant client network.Experience building and implementing a business growth strategy, project management delivery.Broad and extensive knowledge of a variety of technical disciplines, including environmental permitting and compliance, environmental health and safety, and power production and distribution engineering.Working knowledge of federal, state, and industry specific regulations and guidelines.Experience in direction and management of multi-disciplinary project teams.Willingness to travel as needed to participate in leadership events, conferences, and client meetings. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

  At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.