Sr. Project Manager - Power Systems

About the role

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Power Systems to lead power delivery projects in North America. This role is hybrid-based in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of power delivery projects (MV/LV/DC systems) in North America, from order intake through final handover.
• Serve as the primary project interface with customers, data center operators, EPC contractors, electrical contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Lead regular project meetings, report status, escalate risks/issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Define and manage project scope, deliverables, technical interfaces, and responsibility boundaries among stakeholders.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, adherence to schedule and budget, and successful transition to service/aftermarket teams.
• Maintain project governance, including execution plans, schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and communication plans.
• Coordinate electrical engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, protection schemes, control logic, panel layouts, cable schedules, and technical submittals.
• Manage submission, review, comment resolution, approval, and resubmission processes with customers and consultants.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and site teams.
• Track equipment production schedules, factory milestones, FAT readiness, and delivery commitments.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of nine (9) years of project management experience with at least six 6 years in electrical/power systems or power distribution projects in the data center market.
• Strong understanding of MV/LV power systems, DC systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, and distribution systems in the data center.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience coordinating permitting, inspections, AHJ approvals, and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and electrical safety standards.

Prior to joining MHIA

• Experience with data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience with modular/prefabricated power systems (skids, packaged substations, containerized solutions).
• Familiarity with NRTL certification processes (UL, ETL, CSA) and field evaluation.
• Experience working with hyperscalers, colocation providers, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.
• Experience with grid interconnection, utility coordination, or backup/bridge power systems.
• Familiarity with energy systems, including gas engine generators, battery systems, or hybrid power solutions.
• Experience with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, SAP, Salesforce, etc.).
• PMP certification, OSHA certification, or similar qualifications.