Director Of Operations Remote Jobs in Portland, OR

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services, including electric and gas engineering and design, program management services, technology and supply chain, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation and federal base operations and infrastructure support services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

E2 Consulting Engineers is seeking a Director of Business Development – Construction Management Services West & Gas Engineering to support the continued growth of our Oil & Gas and Water Infrastructure practice throughout the Western United States, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and surrounding markets.

This role will focus on identifying and developing new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and positioning E2 for strategic utility, pipeline, facilities, compressor station, treatment plant, and infrastructure opportunities across both public and private sector clients.

The candidate understands the engineering, utility, and infrastructure landscape and has established relationships within oil & gas operators, utilities, municipalities, EPC contractors, industrial clients, or water agencies.

Note: This is a single open position. We are advertising this role across multiple locations, but we will only hire one candidate.

• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives across the Western U.S. market.
• Identify, pursue, and help secure new opportunities across engineering, program management, and construction management, inspection, and field services support.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, municipalities, operators, EPC firms, industrial clients, and strategic partners.
• Support proposal development, teaming strategies, presentations, and contract pursuits.
• Coordinate with engineering, project delivery, and field services teams to align client needs with E2 full range of capabilities.
• Track upcoming capital programs, infrastructure investments, and regulatory-driven projects.
• Represent E2 at industry conferences, association events, and client meetings throughout the region.
• Expand E2’s presence within Oil & Gas, utility, water/wastewater, and industrial infrastructure markets.
• Maintain opportunity pipeline tracking, forecasting, and CRM updates.
• Support strategic partnerships and regional expansion initiatives.

• 12+ years of experience in business development, client management, within engineering, utilities, oil & gas, water, or infrastructure industries.
• Existing relationships within utility, energy, water, municipal, or industrial infrastructure markets strongly preferred.
• Understanding of engineering consulting, EPC delivery, utility capital programs, and infrastructure lifecycle projects.
• Proven track record of meeting business development targets and expanding into new markets.
• Established ability to write winning RFI/SS/RFQ/RFP proposals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under rigid time constraints and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment, managing teams and projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Experience supporting pursuits involving pipelines, compressor stations, facilities, transmission/distribution systems, treatment plants, or industrial infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Preferred

• Natural gas utility infrastructure.
• Oil & Gas facilities and pipeline projects.
• Water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Utility modernization programs.
• Municipal utility programs.
• EPC and owner’s engineer environments.
• Multi-state client development and account growth.

Why E2

• Rapidly growing engineering consulting firm with a strong utility and infrastructure presence.
• Opportunity to help expand E2’s footprint across the Western U.S.
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and energy programs.
• Collaborative leadership environment with executive visibility.
• Competitive compensation, bonus structure, and long-term growth opportunities.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

• Willingness to travel throughout the Western U.S. up to 100% to engage customers and partners.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.