Project Manager Substation

Actalent; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 54.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Substation Engineering to lead complex transmission and distribution projects in the North Texas region. The role requires engineering expertise, strong leadership, and client relationship management to drive profitable outcomes.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage financial performance, and contribute to business growth while maintaining high safety and quality standards across projects. The position is Hybrid in Fort Worth with travel.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 7+ years of engineering design and project management experience in utility/energy.
• Experience managing projects with responsibility for financial performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead substation engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across projects.
• Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop proposals, budgets and contract documents.
• Support client presentations and business development activities.
• Mentor junior project managers and staff.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Risk management

Team mentorship

Business development

Cross-functional coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE License

PMP Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Manager - Substation Engineering

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid) Travel: Approximately 20% Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A leading engineering and infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Substation Engineering to lead complex transmission and distribution projects throughout the North Texas region. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile utility and energy infrastructure programs while helping expand a rapidly growing substation engineering practice.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of engineering expertise, project leadership, client relationship management, and business development experience. This individual will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, manage project financials, support strategic growth initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to utility and energy clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead substation engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and profitability objectives.
• Develop project proposals, budgets, and contract documents.
• Participate in client presentations and business development activities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for project expansion and new client relationships.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates on project performance, schedule, and financial health.
• Support staffing plans and resource allocation across projects.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term business planning and regional growth initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for key utility and energy clients.
• Conduct quality reviews for substation design projects, including physical and protection & control (P&C) scopes.
• Mentor junior project managers and engineering staff.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development efforts.
• Partner with leadership to drive operational excellence and team growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of engineering design and project management experience within the utility, energy, or power delivery industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects with responsibility for financial performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and risk.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• 10+ years of substation engineering and project management experience.
• PMP Certification and/or advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience managing large utility clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Background in transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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