Project Manager Power Delivery - Remote/Hybrid

WSP in the U.S.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to oversee distribution resiliency projects in the region with remote or hybrid work options. Travel to WSP or client offices is required for periodic meetings; you will supervise technical, administrative, and commercial aspects of electric utility projects, aligning with WSP’s values and commitments.

Your impact includes leading teams, managing multiple projects, developing scopes and schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or civil engineering or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of post-education experience in Power Delivery/Utility industry or related design experience.
• Experience with EPC project delivery and capital programs in the energy sector.
• Knowledge of NERC, IEEE, NEC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Experience with project management tools and financial tracking/reporting systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams delivering power distribution, substation, and utility engineering projects, ensuring design and construction deliverables.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, substations, and grid upgrades, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for capital programs and transmission & distribution projects.
• Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures aligned with EPC project delivery models.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols.
• Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts in power & energy.
• Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for large-scale power delivery projects.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities and regulators.
• Develop and maintain project plans including PMP, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in distribution design, protection & controls, relay systems, and grid automation.
• Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials including forecasting, earned value management, and profitability tracking.
• Lead change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects and renewable interconnections.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and escalate issues when necessary.
• Provide reporting on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget to clients and leadership.
• Manage project closeout and lessons learned for future projects.
• Stay current on power industry trends and electrification initiatives.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Distribution design

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Budgeting & scheduling

QA/QC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

This Opportunity

The Power Delivery Project Manager (PDPM) will manage Distribution resiliency projects throughout Louisiana, with the ability to work remotely or hybrid from any mutually acceptable location in the region. This role will be performed as part of a larger program team. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings. Tasks include providing technical project supervision and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of electric utility, power distribution, and power delivery infrastructure projects in alignment with WSP’s core values and contractual commitments. The PDPM will be responsible for overall performance of distribution resiliency work. Oversight includes financial performance, technical execution, client satisfaction, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), safety, and schedule adherence.

Job Description

This Opportunity

The Power Delivery Project Manager (PDPM) will manage Distribution resiliency projects throughout Louisiana, with the ability to work remotely or hybrid from any mutually acceptable location in the region. This role will be performed as part of a larger program team. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings. Tasks include providing technical project supervision and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of electric utility, power distribution, and power delivery infrastructure projects in alignment with WSP’s core values and contractual commitments. The PDPM will be responsible for overall performance of distribution resiliency work. Oversight includes financial performance, technical execution, client satisfaction, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), safety, and schedule adherence.

Ensures that responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle (feasibility, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout) are executed in compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC, IEEE, NEC), and utility industry best practices.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

Your Impact

• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution, substation, and utility engineering projects, ensuring execution of design and construction deliverables.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, substations, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedule, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and transmission & distribution (T&D) projects.
• Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project delivery models.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols (OSHA, utility HSE standards).
• Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts within the power & energy market.
• Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for large-scale power delivery projects.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain project plans including PMP, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in distribution design, protection & controls, relay systems, and grid automation.
• Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials including forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and profitability tracking.
• Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects, substations, and renewable interconnections.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
• Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future T&D projects.
• Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, distributed energy resources (DER), and electrification initiatives.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant post education experience. Preferred in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry or design experience with Overhead Distribution, Transmission, or Substation assets.
• 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.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6), financial tracking, and reporting systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMI Certification (PMP).

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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