Electrical Project Manager Energy & Industrial Group

Description

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, engineering, and execution of greenfield power generation projects with a specific focus on gas reciprocating engine plants and behind-the-meter (BTM) applications for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. This role provides overall project leadership across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk; coordinates multi-discipline engineering teams; and serves as the primary interface between Sargent & Lundy, clients, contractors, and equipment suppliers from early development through commissioning and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead full lifecycle execution of greenfield power generation projects (concept development through commissioning and closeout), with emphasis on gas recip and BTM assets.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope definition, WBS, schedule (Level 2/3), budget, risk register, and change management.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, I&C) to ensure integrated, constructible, and operable designs.
• Drive progress meetings, action tracking, decision logs, and status reporting for internal leadership and clients.
• Manage formal project controls processes, including forecasting, earned value, and change orders.

Technical & Design Oversight

• Provide technical oversight for medium- and low-voltage power systems, generator interconnection, protection & controls, grounding, and balance-of-plant electrical systems.
• Oversee conceptual and detailed design for gas reciprocating engine power plants, including generator sizing, auxiliary systems, and integration with plant electrical distribution.
• Lead BTM project development, including load profiling, capacity and resilience analysis, microgrid/controls concepts, and economic evaluation for customer-sited assets.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables (one-lines, three-lines, protection schemes, cable schedules, layouts, interconnection drawings, load flow/short circuit/coordination studies).
• Coordinate and review OEM/vendor documentation for engines, generators, switch gear, protection relays, UPS, transformers, and control systems.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Support business development and proposal efforts for greenfield and BTM power projects, including scope development, estimating, and schedule development.
• Participate in contract and change-order negotiations with clients and major vendors, in coordination with internal commercial/legal teams.
• Monitor and control project financial performance, including margin protection, contingency management, and invoicing support.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Serve as primary client point of contact for assigned projects; maintain alignment on scope, technical requirements, milestones, and success criteria.
• Lead interfaces with:
  • Utilities and ISOs/RTOs for interconnection and metering requirements.
  • AHJs, permitting agencies, and code officials as required.
  • EPC contractors, construction managers, and OEMs during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical and commercial presentations to client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Construction, Commissioning & Safety

• Support construction planning, field engineering, and resolution of RFIs and non-conformances related to electrical scope.
• Coordinate FATs, SATs, and integrated commissioning for engines, generators, switch gear, and protection & controls.
• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements, including NFPA 70/70E, OSHA, and client-specific safety programs; champion a strong safety culture across all project phases.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, designers, and discipline leads assigned to the project.
• Mentor junior staff in project management fundamentals, client interaction, and power generation design practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, templates, and best practices for gas reciprocating and BTM projects.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• BSEE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSEE preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in power/energy projects, with at least 5 years as a project manager or lead for capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering greenfield power generation projects, preferably including:
  • Gas reciprocating engine plants (simple cycle, peaking, or CHP/cogeneration).
  • Behind-the-meter or distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, or campus/industrial power systems.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Power system engineering (MV/LV distribution, grounding, protection, arc flash, motor starting).
  • Gas reciprocating engine-generator sets and associated auxiliaries.
  • BTM/microgrid…