Engineering Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of electrical substation projects ranging from distribution to transmission voltage levels.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Maintain schedule and budget performance through monitoring project progress and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Cross-functionally coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Engineering Leadership

• Oversee electrical engineering design for new substations, expansions, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including: Single-line diagrams, Protection and control drawings, Relay settings, AC/DC station service systems, Grounding studies, Equipment layouts, Cable schedules, Bill of materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility standards, client specifications, and industry codes.

Construction Support

• Provide engineering support during construction and field installation.
• Resolve technical issues and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Coordinate engineering changes and design revisions.
• Support equipment testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction quality and engineering compliance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary engineering contact for clients, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and technical expertise.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and executive-level updates.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project estimates.

Quality & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Ensure engineering work complies with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and industry best practices.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and lessons learned meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on substation design and construction.
• 2+ years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Experience managing EPC or design-build projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with utility clients, renewable energy interconnections, or transmission infrastructure.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or CYME.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, Protection & Control, relay systems, and NERC/FERC requirements.
• Experience managing projects valued from $1M to $100M+.