Power Delivery Project Lead — Remote Options

WSP in the U.S.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Power Delivery Distribution Project Manager based in Fort Worth, TX or Phoenix, AZ with remote work within the region. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, procurement, and construction to deliver distribution projects on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in power distribution, strong stakeholder communication, and a solid grasp of NERC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility engineering environments.
• Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design.
• Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills working with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid upgrades, with budgets and schedules.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
• Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Power systems engineering

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Power Delivery Distribution Project Manager based in Fort Worth, TX or Phoenix, AZ with remote work within the region. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, procurement, and construction to deliver distribution projects on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in power distribution, strong stakeholder communication, and a solid grasp of NERC/IEEE standards.