Voltage Substation Project Manager

High-Voltage Substation Project Manager

Experience:

Mid Level

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

This role leads engineering activities for high-voltage transmission projects, supporting everything from early design through construction and closeout. The position provides technical oversight, guides external engineering partners, and works closely with operations, field teams, and customers to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery.

Location:

Aurora, CO, US

• Lead engineering efforts across all project phases and support field operations as needed.
• Oversee external engineering firms, set performance expectations, and review deliverables.
• Maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Forecast resource needs, manage staffing plans, and mentor engineering team members.
• Support proposal development, customer meetings, and overall project planning.
• Drive process improvements and integrate new technologies into engineering workflows.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Stay current on industry codes, best practices, and emerging trends.

• 10+ years of engineering or engineering management experience in utility or high‑voltage infrastructure.
• Engineering degree required; PE license preferred.
• Strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling, contracts, estimating, and project controls.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

We are a leading national contractor specializing in outside electrical construction, with deep experience in transmission, distribution, substations, EPC, and storm‑restoration work. With roots going back several decades, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety. Our workforce includes highly skilled, union‑affiliated professionals committed to upholding strict safety standards and technical excellence. With offices across the U.S., we deliver scalable solutions and respond quickly wherever power infrastructure needs arise.

• 100% company‑paid benefits for employee and family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program