Project Manager - Power Delivery Engineering

NV5; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Project Manager with Power Delivery Engineering experience to join our Overhead Transmission Group. You will lead engineering execution for transmission and substation projects, manage scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

You will serve as the primary client contact, coordinate with procurement and construction, and ensure deliverables meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout design and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressively responsible project management experience in transmission, substation, power delivery, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering project delivery processes, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and document management.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, and common collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering execution of transmission and substation projects from kickoff through issued-for-construction design packages.
• Develop and implement engineering execution plans, deliverable schedules, staffing plans, and project work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, protection and controls, telecommunications, and environmental disciplines.
• Manage engineering scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Facilitate engineering reviews, design workshops, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, design changes, and document releases.
• Serve as the primary client contact during project engineering execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, utility stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and project partners.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary

At NV5, we understand the aging electrical grid faces significant challenges. The need for resiliency to withstand harsher weather while meeting increasing demands for power and power delivery are challenges, we face every day. Navigating through permitting and regulation has increased design complexity and time to design and build desperately needed new and revitalized transmission assets.

By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance transmission system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers.We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan design, engineer, manage, and conduct inspections on construction projects.

NV5’s integrated service capabilities deliver efficiency, consistency, attention to detail, and safe project execution. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in engineering, safety, quality, procurement, QA/QC, right-of-way, scheduling, environmental planning, permitting, and land management to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Project Manager with Power Delivery Engineering experience to join our growing Overhead (OH) Transmission Group.

In this role you will provide leadership and oversight for the engineering execution of Transmission and Substation projects. This position is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering services from project initiation through issuance of construction documents while supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

The Project Manager leads multidisciplinary engineering teams and serves as the primary point of contact for clients during the engineering phase of utility infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and client expectations while ensuring engineering deliverables support successful project execution and constructability.

Responsibilities

Engineering Project Management

• Lead the engineering execution of transmission and substation projects from project kickoff through issued-for-construction (IFC) design packages.


• Develop and implement engineering execution plans, deliverable schedules, staffing plans, and project work breakdown structures.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams including civil, structural, electrical, protection and controls, telecommunications, and environmental disciplines.


• Manage engineering scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resource allocation.


• Monitor project progress and ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with contractual requirements.


• Facilitate engineering reviews, design workshops, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.


• Review and approve engineering deliverables, design changes, and document releases.

Client Management

• Serve as the primary client contact during project engineering execution.


• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, utility stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and project partners.


• Lead project meetings and communicate engineering progress, risks, and mitigation plans.


• Present project updates to client and executive management teams.


• Support dispute resolution and issue management related to engineering deliverables.

Engineering Support for Procurement & Construction

• Collaborate with procurement teams to support development of equipment specifications and material requisitions.


• Support bid evaluations and vendor technical reviews.


• Coordinate with construction management teams to ensure engineering deliverables support safe and efficient field execution.


• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.


• Review and respond to RFIs, field design changes, and technical inquiries.

Project Controls & Risk Management

• Monitor project budgets, labor forecasts, schedules, and engineering productivity metrics.


• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.


• Support change management processes and evaluation of scope modifications.


• Track project performance indicators and provide regular reporting to management.


• Maintain project documentation and document control processes.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and client standards.


• Lead engineering quality reviews and interdisciplinary checks.


• Support development and resolution of non-conformance reports and corrective actions.


• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.


• Promote a culture of safety throughout engineering and project execution activities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.


• Minimum 6-8 years of progressively responsible project management experience in transmission, substation, power delivery, or utility infrastructure projects.


• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Strong understanding of engineering project delivery processes, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and document management.


• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, and common collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)


• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.


• Experience supporting EPC project delivery within the utility industry.


• Experience with major investor-owned utility clients.


• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.

NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), cell phone allowance, employee discount program and professional development/advancement opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation will include performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company paid Life & AD&D


• Company paid Disability


• 401K Plan


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.