Power Delivery Project Manager 1, 2, Senior

Salt River Project; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401(k) with employer match

Medical, vision, dental, and life ins.

PTO 200+ hours

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Disability plans

Tuition assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Salt River Project in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager (Levels 1–3) to oversee planning, design, engineering, procurement and construction of high‑value substation and transmission projects. The role requires coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and safety standards.

Hybrid workplace with telework up to three days per week; candidates must live in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Level 1: 4 years of relevant experience; Level 2: 2–6 years; Level 3: 5–9 years (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for managing planning, design, engineering, procurement and construction on high‑value utility substation and transmission projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants/contractors; act as single point of contact with outside entities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Power Delivery Project Manager 1, 2, Senior

Location: Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Oct 22 2026

Requisition ID: 20617

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Directly responsible for managing the planning, design, engineering, procurement and construction activities on high-value, high-visibility and multi-year utility electrical substation and transmission line projects delivering power ranging from 500 kV to 12 kV. Ensures projects are consistent with SRP s design, cost, schedule and quality criteria, and safety values. Also responsible for development and implementation of standard and specific project procedures and reports. Provides operational oversight of staff support functions and requirements for projects.

• Responsible for project management activities of substation and transmission line facilities ranging from 500kV to 12kV in support of planned system improvements, generator and transmission interconnections, and industrial customers. Project management activities may consist of planning, detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning efforts. This includes directing, assigning, and prioritizing project work plans to meet project objectives and milestones.
• Manages, oversees, and coordinates all aspects of project activities supported by a matrix team consisting of internal departments and external consultants/contractors performing with responsibilities such as engineering, civil construction, physical electrical construction, protectionand control construction, testing and commissioning. Serves as the single point of contact with outside entities including customers.
• Supports development of study reports, work scope, bill of materials, constructability plans, request for proposals, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proactively communicates project updates to team and management, maintaining accurate and up to date records, including project management reports and status updates to provide visibility to current and potential project risks.
• Administers and coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard processes and procedures for all project stakeholders.
• Establishes and monitors the project budget and schedule; and provides team leadership to support schedule and budget performance.
• Manages the procurement/award of materials and contracted services including consultants, long lead-time equipment, and construction contracts with direct recommendation responsibility.

Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Experience

Level 1— Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.
Level 2 – Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
Level 3 – Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.