Project Manager - Electric Distribution

Overview

We specialize in planning and upgrading electric distribution systems, leveraging decades of experience with power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and municipalities. Our expertise spans distribution planning analysis tools, feeder design, voltage control, and grid modernization programs. Our engineering teams coordinate capacity expansion and delivery projects to enhance system reliability, including downtown networks, power lines, and underground and overhead planning. We also provide comprehensive inspections and permitting before commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of electric distribution design projects and programs, including overhead and underground work, system upgrades, and modernization efforts
• Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building trusted relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery
• Coverage work across designers, engineers, and technical leads, ensuring teams have clear priorities and direction
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, fee tracking, and change management
• Ensure work complies with industry standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support permitting and third-party coordination efforts (municipalities, DOTs, joint-use utilities) as needed
• Review deliverables for quality and constructability before submittal
• Provide construction support and help resolve design-related issues during build
• Mentor technical leads, help shape program strategy, and support growth

Requirements

• Project management experience supporting electric distribution or utility infrastructure programs, or other engineering/construction related spaces
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget in a consulting or utility-facing environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with utility clients
• Strong leadership and team management skills, potentially including leadership of other PMs
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and keep work moving in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in forecasting and financial management, especially in a Fixed Fee and Unitized platform
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and technical innovations

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Prior experience working with large investor-owned electric utilities (IOU), familiarity with distribution design workflows, permitting, and construction support, experience managing program-based or unitized work, PMP or similar certification, experience with various PM platforms such as MS Project, PE6, Oracle, Maximo, Salesforce

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts

About the Role

This is a program-based role, not a one-off project position—you’ll oversee a steady pipeline of distribution work that keeps the electric grid reliable, modern, and ready for future demand. You’ll partner closely with client stakeholders, internal engineering and design teams, and external agencies to deliver high-quality work—on time, on budget, and in line with client and program standards.

Pay

The base salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $130,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.

Schedule

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