MD Energy Advisors · 9 hours ago
Director of Strategic Energy Programs
Baltimore, MD, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expMD Energy Advisors (MDEA) is a rapidly growing energy advisory and program management firm that partners with utilities and institutions to deliver complex energy solutions. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Energy Programs to lead high-impact programs, manage external relationships, and develop scalable delivery models, particularly focusing on utility energy service contracts and higher education initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary relationship manager for MDEA’s UESC work with the utility and other utility partners
Coordinate closely with utility stakeholders to support opportunity development, project execution, reporting, and issue resolution
Oversee UESC projects from early development through Task Order execution, construction, and closeout
Ensure alignment with federal requirements, utility processes, and MDEA quality standards
Support required governance, performance tracking, and executive-level reporting under utility agreements
Lead MDEA’s ESCO-supported work for colleges and universities, including commissioning, retro-commissioning, audits, and related services
Serve as the primary interface between MDEA, ESCO partners, and institutional stakeholders
Coordinate internal engineering, project management, and utility incentive teams to deliver consistent outcomes
Support repeatable delivery models across multiple campuses and portfolios
Help identify, shape, and prioritize new UESC and ESCO opportunities in federal and higher-education markets
Support proposal development, scopes of work, and pricing strategies for utility- and ESCO-led pursuits
Work with MDEA leadership to standardize workflows, templates, and playbooks for federal and higher-education program delivery
Contribute to strategic planning related to utilities, ESCO partners, and institutional clients
During periods of variable workload within federal and higher-education programs, provide strategic oversight and support to select Commercial Solutions initiatives where appropriate
Support may include process improvement, quality control, escalation management, or system design—particularly where work intersects with ESCOs, utilities, or institutional clients
Serve as the internal “quarterback” across business development, engineering, and operations for assigned programs
Track schedules, risks, budgets, and milestones at the program and portfolio level
Proactively surface issues and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensure delivery aligns with MDEA’s values and reputation for professionalism, clarity, and trust
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in engineering, energy management, sustainability, public policy, business, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, MPA, MS, or similar) preferred but not required
8–15+ years of experience in federal energy programs, UESC/ESPC, ESCO delivery, or higher-education energy projects
Direct experience working with utilities, federal agencies, and/or ESCOs
Strong understanding of UESC and ESPC contracting structures
ESCO delivery and partner coordination models
Federal and institutional procurement and decision-making processes
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Comfortable in senior, client-facing roles
Preferred
Experience working with colleges and universities, including large or portfolio-based campuses
Experience working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or other mission-driven institutions
Familiarity with energy, infrastructure, and sustainability projects in legacy campus environments
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision health insurance
401k
Paid time off and paid holidays
Wellness Reimbursement
Professional Development Reimbursement
Regular team meetings and in-person gatherings
Company
MD Energy Advisors
MD Energy Advisors is a consulting firm that provides energy solutions to commercial, residential, utility, and government clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Phil Croskey
CEO & Co-Founder
Paul Clary
Co-Founder
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