Power Testing and Energization Project Manager

POWER Engineers; Freeport (ME); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

401(K)

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for their Power Testing and Energization group. This role involves leading project planning, managing implementation, and directing a project team within the electric utility sector. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $225,000 and the opportunity for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading projects in the electric utility environment.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and implementation.
• Manage project scheduling, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams.

Skills

Project management in electric utility environment

Budget and cost analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

CPM scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Power Testing and Energization Project Manager

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects for our Power Testing and Energization (PTE) group within the POWER Delivery Department. The role is posted in multiple regional office locations with the flexibility to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. Applicants should indicate their preferred location in the application questions. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the project planning process—including initiation, engineering involvement, construction coordination, testing and commissioning, and final project close-out.
• Manage project implementation: schedule, budget, and project resources including external vendors and contractors.
• Serve as the primary project authority for assigned project personnel on major project‑related issues.
• Direct project team and lead the project management process.
• Track metrics, prepare associated reporting to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures throughout all project phases.
• Take a significant role in business development, including proposal preparation.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and related project documents.
• Manage testing services on electric utility systems from 15 kV to 765 kV class.
• Provide internal mentoring and leadership to junior team members.
• Lead project teams in a matrixed reporting environment.
• Organize internal and external project status meetings.
• Interface with other POWER divisions as necessary (studies, substations, industrial, government, distribution, or construction).
• Travel regionally and nationally as required.
• Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships.
• Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, and unbilled amounts for each project.
• Interface with all POWER Business Units, based on the project nature.
• Demonstrate project management skills: CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and presentations.

Required Education/Experience

• Five (5)+ years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment.
• Relevant experience includes large‑scale project management and/or project lead engineering on large/complex electrical projects.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
• Familiarity with utility processes and experience managing testing and commissioning projects.
• Successful track record of leading project teams.
• Working knowledge of industry‑standard testing requirements.
• Successful record of interfacing with clients both internally and externally.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project estimating.
• Good understanding of project management techniques and approaches.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Desired Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry‑related experience) from an accredited university—engineering, electrical, civil, or structural preferred.
• Ten (10)+ years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications industry.
• Eight (8)+ years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment.
• Relevant experience includes large‑scale project management and/or project lead engineering on large/complex electrical projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities that can be leveraged to market testing services.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Telehealth Benefit covering all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dad and Mom Benefit Program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender‑affirming care

Base Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $225,000.00 per year. The range is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. The salary is based on a number of factors including individual knowledge, skills, experience, and education. No additional compensation such as bonuses, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc. are included in the range.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting and Engineering

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.