Senior Project Manager - Substation

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex, multi-year utility projects to support local substation growth. This role will oversee a suite of high-impact initiatives including BPS separation, relay replacements, breaker replacements, and transformer replacements. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage large-scale, technically challenging projects and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams. This is a high-visibility role offering long-term program ownership and the opportunity to shape critical infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Allocate and coordinate resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to our engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Establish strong communication channels with clients to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role;
• Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation, and maintenance projects;
• Substation experience required;
• 10 years experience or greater or 5 years’ experience plus PMP;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Curious and active listener;
• Resilient and self-motivated;
• Detail oriented;
• Collaborative.

Benefits

This position pays between $120,000 and $150,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Pay

This position pays between $120,000 and $150,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time schedule.