Full-Time

Lead Project Manager

Renewables, Independent Engineer

Posted on 8/26/2025

ICF International

ICF International

10,001+ employees

Global solutions provider delivering technology-driven consulting

Compensation Overview

$107.9k - $183.5k/yr

Houston, TX, USA + 3 more

More locations: Washington, DC, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Remote

Travel up to 20% for onsite visits.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g. - Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical)
  • 8+ years of related energy industry experience (to include consulting and experience with project financing due diligence)
  • 8+ years of Site-based experience in an engineering or managerial role on a utility-scale generation project (Renewable Generation including Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Biofuels, and other Renewable Technologies)
  • Independent Engineering (IE)/Owner's Engineering (OE) experience
  • Travel up to 20% for onsite visits.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct technical due diligence, support construction monitoring phase, and/or project completion monitoring on energy and infrastructure assets.
  • Manage project and client relationships.
  • Provide technical input and/or direction to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Work within a close-knit team environment comprised of multiple technical abilities and knowledge levels.
  • Complete project work and deliverables within agreed upon time and budget.
  • Ensure client satisfaction and develop of long-term client relationships.
  • Support business development efforts including identification, qualification, and pursuit for new work and client opportunities.
  • Develop client proposals for new opportunities.
  • Stay abreast of market activities and industry trends.
Desired Qualifications
  • 10-15+ years of related energy industry experience (to include consulting and experience with project financing due diligence)
  • 10 - 15+ years of Site-based experience in an engineering or managerial role on a utility-scale generation project (Renewable Generation including Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Biofuels, and other Renewable Technologies)
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing projects and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with renewable power.
  • Understanding of structure and requirements for key commercial contracts required for project development – interconnection, off-take, equipment supply, construction, and operations and maintenance.
  • Work flexibility as part of a project team or independently as needed.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

ICF International is a global solutions and technology provider that helps organizations tackle complex challenges and manage change. It combines deep expertise with technology-enabled services to deliver advisory, program management, and digital/analytic solutions that support clients across sectors. Its approach centers on applying specialized knowledge and data-driven tools to meet client needs and implement practical outcomes. The company differentiates itself by blending broad, deep expertise with technology to deliver integrated, end-to-end services at scale, rather than focusing on a single niche. Its goal is to help clients solve difficult problems, navigate transitions, and shape the future by delivering practical, measurable results.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fairfax, Virginia

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 17.5% year-on-year international government revenue growth drives sequential expansion.
  • $1.45B credit facility enables aggressive M&A pace with five deals in 2024-2025.
  • $21M California infrastructure contract bolsters state-level public sector presence.

What critics are saying

  • AEG integration fails, causing 60-70% talent loss and $30M revenue synergies evaporate within 18 months.
  • $1.45B debt strains free cash flow declining to $129.6M by 2027, halting M&A in 12-24 months.
  • Overlapping CMY, Blanton, AEG practices trigger revenue cannibalization and client confusion in 6-12 months.

What makes ICF International unique

  • ICF blends consulting with implementation across federal, international, and commercial energy clients.
  • Acquisitions like AEG, CMY Solutions, and Blanton expand energy and grid modernization expertise.
  • Secures niche contracts such as $800M Defense Counterintelligence BPA and $29M NYSDOT award.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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