Substation Engineering Project Manager

Role overview Lead technical delivery of substation and power generation projects while continuing to contribute electrical design expertise. This project manager role combines responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and team coordination with technical direction, client communication, and attention to design quality.

Responsibilities - Manage complex power infrastructure projects from planning through completion. - Guide design approaches, review technical work, and contribute directly to electrical design when needed. - Coordinate engineers, designers, commissioning staff, and other disciplines to maintain technical alignment. - Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project risks. - Serve as the main client contact, explaining technical decisions and providing clear project direction. - Track scope changes and financial performance while supporting quality standards and project documentation. - Mentor project team members and contribute technical input to proposals and project planning.

Requirements - Eight to twelve years of experience with substation, power generation, or related electrical infrastructure projects. - Strong technical design leadership and the ability to perform and review electrical design work. - Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project efforts. - Solid project management skills across scope, schedule, budget, and risk. - Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to clients and teams. - Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have A degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. Consulting or professional services experience is also preferred.

Benefits and work setup Flexible work arrangements may be available. Benefits listed include a 401(k) match, health, vision and dental coverage, paid time off, a wellness program, development paths, and potential performance bonuses. The Colorado salary range is $122,000–$187,000, with compensation varying by qualifications, experience, location, and other factors.