Substation Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power engineering consulting firm is seeking Project Managers to oversee substation projects. Responsibilities include project design, budgeting, and team management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

Parental leave policy

Professional education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of project management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project teams ensuring adherence to quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines for project completion.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power Engineering Principles

Design Tools

Job description

Job Description

Locations: Cumberland, ME; Augusta, ME; Manchester, NH; Ayers, MA; Berlin, CT

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consulting firm providing engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing, and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers, and industrial clients across the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

We have immediate openings for Project Managers at the locations listed above. Remote/hybrid work options may be considered for applicants with extensive experience in substation design. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup support through energization. Additional duties involve scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting on substation projects and proposals. Project Managers oversee project teams of engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff, ensuring adherence to ECI's quality control procedures for top-tier project execution and delivery. They coordinate with subject matter expert groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls to ensure successful project completion. As primary client and stakeholder interface, Project Managers also provide technical mentorship and training to project team members.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of project engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; at least 2 years of demonstrated project management and leadership experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and planning abilities; a commitment to quality and accuracy; and the ability to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license and PMP certification are preferred. Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of power engineering principles, be experts in applicable codes, standards, and design tools, and be capable of leading multiple technical disciplines in substation projects. The role may require client-mandated drug and background checks. Occasional travel is expected, subject to ECI's auto insurance requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B).

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

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

ECI employs over 850 professionals across 37 offices in the U.S., with over 40 years of experience in power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems, and industrial facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer