Group Leader - Civil/Environmental Engineer (Energy, Power & Renewables)

Job Description

Job Description

WK Dickson (an Ardurra Company) is looking to hire an experienced Civil Engineering leader for our Energy, Power & Renewables practice based in one of our Southeast offices.

WK Dickson has quickly become a regional leader in the energy engineering markets. Renewable sources of energy like solar, and non-renewable sources such as natural gas, have seen incredible growth in recent years. With ever-changing state and federal regulations and permitting requirements, our firm's energy specialists help clients navigate the processes that can significantly impact our client's project deadlines and budgets.

Our civil and environmental engineering staff develop design plans that meet tight schedules with minimal impact on communities during construction. Each project takes into account any future energy demands on the utility provider's systems and operations, as well as requirements for continued maintenance of gas lines, overhead transmission lines, distribution facilities, and solar sites.

Primary Function

The Group Leader will play a crucial and strategic role in leading, supporting, and delivering of energy utility projects for our clients including public utilities and private market sectors. Key responsibilities will focus on project execution and delivery, providing exceptional client service, business performance , and mentoring the team. Innovation and collaboration will be highly valued.

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success
• Actively involved in monitoring the budget, schedule, and quality of projects within the group
• Successful experience in proposal writing to obtain work
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards
• Provide technical leadership for projects as a mentor to all levels of the team
• Supervising staff and recruitment of new staff when needed

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• PE license is highly preferred
• Minimum 12 years of directly applicable experience
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a team environment
• Comfort with AutoCAD, and other design software preferably with Civil3D

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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