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This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client service, business development, technical excellence, and team leadership. We use the term \"Practice Builder\" to describe our best client servers - the men and women who exhibit leadership by winning and doing work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation. As a Practice Builder, you will:\nCraft a bold vision for growth.\nLead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients.\nProvide high-quality service in a profitable manner.\nContribute to the professional development of staff.\nBenefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production.\nHave the autonomy to build and grow your business with the full backing of a firm consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.\nThis role offers the freedom to lead and grow your business, with the rewards of a performance-based environment (including base salary + bonuses), and the potential to advance to ownership.\nResponsibilities\nDefine and execute the vision for our Solar practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.\nApply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local Solar practice and beyond.\nDevelop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Solar space.\nDrive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence.\nSupervise and lead Solar design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight.\nResponsible for the review and development of design documents and reports.\nPrepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals.\nEnsuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.\nLead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.\nEnsure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff.\nUphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long-term success. \nOur team works on projects including:\nSolar site Design.\nUtility scale solar projects.\nProject Due Diligence and Site Constraints.\nJurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination.\nClient Management and more.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.\nWe are seeking candidates with 7+ years of prior electrical engineering experience working with a professional design firm.\nRegistered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.\nFirm understanding of the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for Power Delivery projects.\nExtensive client contacts and relationships.\nBusiness development skills, proven ability to win work, and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.\nDemonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.\nStrong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems.\nAbility to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.\nWillingness to travel as required for business needs.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.\nSalary Range:\nBase Salary $130,000-$150,000 annually.Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.\nWhy Kimley-Horn?\nAt Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. 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