Project Manager - Renewable Energy Site Development
atwellgroup
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Posted Jan 12, 2026
- Other
- Civil - Renewables
Job description
**Who We Are** **Atwell, LLC** is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing! **Atwell, LLC** is a proud recipient of the following **2025** awards: - Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11) - Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region - Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14) - Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US **Atwell** is seeking an experienced and driven **Project Manager** with a strong background in **renewable energy** **projects** to lead high impact projects across diverse markets. If you're passionate about shaping communities through thoughtful design and want to take ownership of challenging, high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to thrive. #### **What You’ll Do:** - Manage renewable energy site development design with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and batter energy storage systems (BESS). Drives business development activities in conjunction with the firms’ annual business development objectives. - Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and leadership to ensure success, profitability, and technical excellence - Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules - Mentor and direct project teams; promote internal communication and knowledge sharing - Maintain strong client relationships and represent Atwell in all external communications - Tackle complex engineering and permitting challenges with the autonomy to influence project direction and outcomes #### **What You Bring:** - **Professional Engineer (PE) license required** - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline - 8 plus years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development - Deep understanding of local development codes, permitting processes, and construction practices - Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations #### **Why Atwell?** - Be part of a firm that values **collaboration, creativity, and client focus** - Lead meaningful work that shapes the future of land development and improves the way communities grow - Work alongside **industry leading professionals** in a supportive and high performing culture - Enjoy a clear path for **career advancement**, with opportunities to evolve into senior leadership as you take on increasing responsibility - Gain the freedom to drive your own projects and make technical decisions that matter #LI-LG1 Pay Range $95,000—$140,000 USD **Atwell Benefits:** To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. **Work/Life:** - Generous Paid Time Off - Paid Parental Leave - Flexible work schedules are available for some positions - Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences **Compensation:** - Competitive Compensation packages - Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards - 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation - Tuition Assistance - Student Loan Repayment - Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals - Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure - Employee Referrals - Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) - Dependent Care Match **‘Atwell’ness:** - Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) - Family Planning & IVF Benefits - Pet Insurance - Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options - Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance - Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness - Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services