Renewable Energy Project Manager

Stantec

Manage and lead Renewable Energy projects in a hybrid capacity with a focus on technical design expertise. Join a top design firm to empower communities with sustainable solutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,900 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the management of a variety of Renewable Energy projects and studies.
Client management, team development, pursuits, and market growth.
Supervision, development, mentorship, and empowerment of engineers, technicians, and designers.
Lead as a technical design expert for renewable energy projects.
Execute and manage complex civil engineering designs and projects for a variety of renewables (solar, wind, battery, etc.) clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng) preferred.
Experienced in large civil project design functions including, site planning, roads, drainage, grading, utilities, and other municipal and private sector infrastructure.
Experienced in renewable energy ministerial and non-ministerial permitting processes.
Experienced in engineering design, construction inspection, contract administration, project management, business development, and client service management.
Ability to create, suggest, and introduce innovative and effective client solutions and integrated deliverables that are aligned with the Sector business objectives.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Valid Driver's License and good driving record required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineering designsite planningroads designdrainage designgradingutilities designmunicipal infrastructureprivate sector infrastructurerenewable energy project managementconstruction inspection

Soft Skills

client managementteam developmentmentorshipempowermentbusiness developmentclient service managementinnovative problem solvingeffective communicationleadershipmarket growth

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng)