Substation Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, and execution of substation projects from initiation to completion.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and client expectations effectively.

• Supervise, mentor, and support engineers, designers, and drafters throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee protective relaying equipment, physical layouts of substations, and protection/control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.

• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, industry standards, regulations, and codes.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing technical expertise and project updates.

• Resolve project-related issues and technical challenges as they arise.

• Ensure the accuracy and quality of site drawings, CADD work, and engineering studies.

• Review and approve project deliverables while maintaining internal quality procedures.

• Identify project risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Enhance project processes and develop techniques to improve project outcomes.

• Prepare and review project close-out documentation, final reports, and as-built drawings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or the ability to obtain it within a designated timeframe.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in substation design, engineering, and project management for high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV).

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, drafters, contractors, and vendors.

• Familiarity with RUS, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and other power delivery and substation design codes and standards.

• Capability to manage project risks, change orders, delays, and cost overruns efficiently.

• Proficiency in preparing scope of work documents, technical specifications, and procurement packages.

• Knowledge of construction management, site assessments, material testing, quality control processes, and electrical substation commissioning.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits, client meetings, and project coordination.

• Flexibility for occasional extended stays or travel to project sites.

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements such as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting/carrying/moving 10–50 pounds.

• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity in arms, hands, and fingers, along with visual acuity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer protections and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Drug-Free Workplace.