Lead Substation 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

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.