Engineering Project Manager

EC Source Services, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MasTec Power Delivery is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the engineering, design, and execution of electrical substation projects from concept through commissioning. The role requires technical leadership, cross-functional coordination, and strict adherence to safety, schedule, and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high‑voltage substations, power system engineering, and multidisciplinary project management within utility construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience focusing on substation design/construction.
• 2+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Experience managing EPC or design-build projects.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical drawings, specs, and construction documents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and scheduling software (MS Project/Primavera P6).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, design, and execution of electrical substation projects from development through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resources, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee engineering design deliverables (One-line diagrams, protection & control drawings, relay settings, station services, grounding studies).
• Serve as primary engineering contact for clients, contractors, utilities and regulators.
• Promote safety and QA/QC across all project phases; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project estimates.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Project management

Reading drawings & specs

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

CYME

Job description

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We’ve been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the engineering, design, and execution of electrical substation projects from conceptual development through commissioning and project closeout. This role provides technical leadership, project management, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable industry standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high‑voltage electrical substations, power system engineering, utility construction, and multidisciplinary project management.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage the complete lifecycle of electrical substation projects ranging from distribution to transmission voltage levels.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget performance.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Engineering Leadership

• Oversee electrical engineering design for new substations, expansions, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including:
  • Single‑line diagrams
  • Protection and control drawings
  • Relay settings
  • AC/DC station service systems
  • Grounding studies
  • Equipment layouts
  • Cable schedules
  • Bill of materials
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility standards, client specifications, and industry codes.

Construction Support

• Provide engineering support during construction and field installation.
• Resolve technical issues and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Coordinate engineering changes and design revisions.
• Support equipment testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction quality and engineering compliance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary engineering contact for clients, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and technical expertise.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and executive‑level updates.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and project estimates.

Quality & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Ensure engineering work complies with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and industry best practices.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and lessons learned meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on substation design and construction.
• 2+ years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Experience managing EPC or design‑build projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with utility clients, renewable energy interconnections, or transmission infrastructure.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or CYME.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, Protection & Control, relay systems, and NERC/FERC requirements.
• Experience managing projects valued from $1M to $100M+.