Electrical Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 185,976,000 - 201,130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout. You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams supporting power generation facilities and major capital programs.

The role requires a background in electrical engineering and power systems, with 5+ years in relevant environments and 2+ years in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power/utility, energy, or oil and gas sectors.
• 2+ years leading capital projects as a project manager.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure including transformers, switchgear, substations.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, sourcing, and project controls.
• Oversee engineering design reviews and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Manage procurement activities, including engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and material purchases.
• Coordinate construction activities and conduct field visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for electrical systems and equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, test reports, and project documentation.
• Conduct vendor inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and witness equipment testing.
• Manage project issues, and team member expectations throughout project execution.
• Lead project closeout activities and transition completed projects to operations.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Construction coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

Denver, CO

Hybrid

We are looking for an Electrical Project Manager with a background in electrical engineering, power systems, and construction project management to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout. You will manage the full project lifecycle ("cradle to grave") for electrical infrastructure projects supporting power generation facilities, renewable energy assets, and major capital improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, sourcing, and project controls.
• Oversee engineering design reviews and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Manage procurement activities, including engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and material purchases.
• Coordinate construction activities and conduct field visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for electrical systems and equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, test reports, and project documentation.
• Conduct vendor inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and witness equipment testing.
• Manage project issues, and team member expectations throughout project execution.
• Lead project closeout activities and transition completed projects to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience within utility, power generation, industrial, energy, or oil and gas environments.
• 2+ years of project management experience leading capital projects.
• Experience managing electrical infrastructure projects involving transformers, protection systems, motors, switchgear, substations, or power distribution equipment.
• Experience with electrical construction practices, commissioning, and project execution.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Our Safety Pledge To You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hour to $70.00/hour.