Sector Leader - Energy Market
Olsson Associates
Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
We’re seeking a dynamic Sector Leader to guide our Energy teams and partner closely with the Market Leader in shaping the long-term strategy for the sector. You’ll play a pivotal role in translating vision into action—empowering teams, aligning resources, and driving innovation to deliver exceptional results for clients across the energy landscape.
This is a high-impact, visible role—ideal for a connector, strategist, and mentor who thrives on collaboration, execution, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Co-develop market strategy—Collaborate with the Market Leader to shape long-term goals for the Energy sector and translate them into actionable plans.
- Lead execution with Senior Team Leaders—Align teams around strategic priorities, communicate resource needs, and ensure consistent delivery across disciplines.
- Track progress and adjust—Monitor short-term milestones (6–12 months), identify gaps, and recommend adjustments to keep long-term goals on track.
- Drive team performance—Foster a culture of collaboration, develop emerging leaders, and ensure technical excellence across every project.
- Strengthen client relationships—Serve as a key point of contact for partners, utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and EPCs.
- Champion innovation and best practices—Advance integrated services, promote technical excellence, and share insights across teams.
- Represent Olsson externally—Engage at conferences, industry forums, and community events to elevate our brand and thought leadership.
- Mentor and grow talent—Attract, develop, and retain top-tier professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of energy.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture, or related field (associate degree with equivalent experience considered)
- 12+ years in consulting and 5+ years in leadership/management
- Proven success in building and growing teams, winning key projects, and developing future leaders
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills
- Willingness to travel and represent Olsson professionally in high-visibility settings
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Receive an excellent 401(k) match
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
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