Project Manager - Energy

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

As our energy practice expands rapidly across the region, we are seeking a Project Manager with a strong civil site development background to lead energy infrastructure projects while also supporting our established Land Development team. This role sits at the intersection of two growing practice areas: utility-scale energy development — solar, storage, substations, and utility corridors — and a broad portfolio of commercial, residential, industrial, and recreational land development work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design for utility-scale energy projects including solar farms, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and utility corridors
• Oversee preparation of permitting and construction plans for energy and land development projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, access roads, and E&S controls
• Perform or review calculations for design, grade lines, alignments, and drainage
• Coordinate with energy developers, utilities, agencies, and equipment vendors throughout the project life cycle
• Manage permitting efforts across federal, state, and local regulatory bodies for energy and land development projects
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates
• Assist clients with bidding and construction administration
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel and review daily field reports to ensure contracted work meets design intent
• Manage all aspects of project delivery including client communication, financial management, and internal and external team coordination
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Participate in business development including client meetings, proposals, RFQ submissions, and strategic planning with division leadership and marketing staff
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

Education: BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience

Experience: 5–15 years of experience preferred; demonstrated experience with energy infrastructure or utility-scale civil site development strongly preferred

Licensure: PE certification required

Energy expertise: Familiarity with energy development permitting, interconnection requirements, or construction administration for energy projects a plus

Skills: Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; company-paid short- and long-term disability; 401(k) matching; paid parental leave; paid time off; and tuition assistance.

We invest in professional development through structured goal setting, specialized training, performance bonuses, and annual salary reviews. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.