Substation Project Manager

Position

Substation Project Manager at Electrical Consultants, Inc.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm serving electric utilities, energy developers, and industrial clients across the U.S. ECI provides engineering, system planning, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing, and construction services from 4.16 kV through 765 kV system voltages. Remote/hybrid work option considered for applicants with extensive substation design experience.

• Lead the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction, and commissioning/support through energization.
• Scope, budget, schedule, plan, execute, monitor, and report on substation projects and proposals.
• Oversee project teams comprising design engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff.
• Execute ECI’s quality‑control procedures to ensure best‑in‑class project execution and delivery.
• Coordinate with ECI’s subject‑matter expert discipline groups (Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection, Civil Engineering, SCADA Integration, Environmental Planning, Surveying, ROW, and Project Management/Controls).
• Serve as ECI’s primary interface with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to design staff.

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of project engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated project management and leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong organization and planning skills, commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• PE license and PMP certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power‑engineering principles, applicable codes, standards, and design tools; ability to direct multiple technical disciplines.
• Subject to client‑mandated drug and background checks.
• Occasional travel and driving; subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

ECI employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals, and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm boasts more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of power delivery projects such as substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems, and industrial facilities.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.