Renewable Energy Project Manager

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Manager for its St. Louis, MO office. The role involves managing client relationships, leading engineering and environmental assessments for renewable energy projects, and overseeing project stakeholders. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. The position requires travel and offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.
Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Energy and Utilities Project Manager in our St. Louis, MO, Charlotte, NC, or Frisco, TX office. In this role, you will have an opportunity to join a growing renewables team and play a key role in the company’s future growth of Farnsworth’s Energy and Utility division. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase leadership, project management, and technical knowledge within this industry.

Job Activities:
• Manage client relationships and internal team departments
• Lead engineering, environmental assessments, surveys, studies, and permits for clients
• Lead coordination with various project stakeholders including but not limited to client representatives, internal departments (i.e. environmental, survey, civil and electrical engineering), subcontractors, subconsultants, construction contractors, and other team members
• Manage projects across a wide range of community (1-20 MW) and utility scale (100+ MW) renewable energy projects encompassing solar, wind and battery storage (BESS)
• Lead observation of construction at field locations to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications – including oversight & training of junior staff.
• Lead proposal development, including fee estimating, schedules, and writing of proposal letters along with coordination with the proposal team

Specific Requirements include:
• 5-10 years of experience in the renewable energy industry
• BS in energy, civil or electrical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification a plus
• Computer proficiency with MSOffice – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Demonstrated experience in leading/managing renewable energy projects – solar, wind and battery storage projects in particular
• Ability to travel
• Have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of land development, permitting processes, and utility interconnection procedures
• Direct experience in full life-cycle development of wind and solar utility scale projects – battery storage experience is a plus
• Familiarity with landowner engagement, title resolution, agricultural land use/water restrictions, land surveys, GIS, environmental assessments
• Knowledge of applicable codes such as NESC, ASCE, ASME, ASTM, NEC, ANSI, IEEE
• PMP or other project management designations
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure a plus

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:
• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

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