Senior Substation Project Manager (PMP) – Utilities (Remote Option) jobs in United States
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Primera Engineers · 2 months ago

Senior Substation Project Manager (PMP) – Utilities (Remote Option)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$110K/yr - $150K/yr
date12+ years exp

Primera Engineers is one of the largest woman-owned engineering firms in the U.S., recognized for its technical excellence. They are seeking a Senior Substation Project Manager (PMP) to lead high-voltage substation and power systems projects for utilities, managing the entire project life cycle while mentoring a team.

ConsultingHealth CareInformation Technology
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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the successful delivery of substation design and power delivery projects from initiation through closeout
Oversee budgets, schedules, scopes, and resources, ensuring project alignment with client expectations
Serve as primary client contact — managing communication, issue resolution, and long-term relationships
Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and track performance metrics for project health
Ensure technical quality and adherence to client standards and industry codes (NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI)
Review and approve project deliverables, including one-lines, schematics, rounding, and wiring diagrams
Mentor and manage project engineers and technical staff — providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
Support business development through proposals, client presentations, and scope-change negotiations
Partner with leadership to continuously improve Primera’s project delivery systems and client satisfaction processes

Qualification

PMP certificationSubstation designPower systems engineeringHigh-voltage T&D projectsMicrosoft ProjectAutoCADLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsClient-focusedCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
PMP certification required
12+ years of experience in substation and power systems engineering, including 2+ years as a Project Engineer
Proven experience managing high-voltage transmission and distribution (T&D) or utility substation design projects
Deep knowledge of substation design principles, including physical and protection & control systems
Strong understanding of utility standards, specifications, and QA/QC processes
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Office Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation tools
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Highly organized and client-focused — with a passion for teamwork and problem-solving

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
PE license is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Profit sharing
401(k) match
ESOP participation
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid volunteer time
Professional development support
Generous paid time off

Company

Primera Engineers

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PrimEra Medical Technologies provides comprehensive world class technology services and solutions for the healthcare providers.
dateFounded in 1987
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://primeraeng.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Erin Inman, PE
President & CEO
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