Project Manager – Power Systems Engineering

TEEMA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is assisting a client in Highland, IL to hire a Project Manager for Power Systems Engineering. You will own the full project lifecycle, from quotes to cross‑functional coordination and metrics tracking, in a hands‑on leadership role merging technical depth with program management.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years in engineering management and power industries, with strong communication and documentation skills. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in engineering management or technical leadership.
• 4+ years in Conventional Power industries (oil/gas, coal, LNG, etc.).
• Proven success leading electromechanical projects and R&D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Quote and scope projects in response to RFQs from internal customers.
• Lead projects end‑to‑end, schedule work, and direct teams.
• Oversee hardware and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop and maintain development schedules for hardware/docs.
• Deliver weekly metrics and project reports to leadership.
• Mentor other project managers and engineers.
• Contribute to process improvements and forms.
• Travel occasionally for training or on‑site work.

Skills

Engineering management

Project management

Electromechanical systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Power industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title:Project Manager – Power Systems Engineering

Job ID:90316

Location: Highland, Illinois

Overview: Our client is looking for a Project Manager to lead engineering initiatives within our Power Systems Engineering (PSE) group. In this role, you’ll own the full project lifecycle — from developing quotes in response to internal RFQs, to coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, to tracking metrics that keep projects on schedule and on budget. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth and program management.

What you will be doing:

• Quoting & Scoping — Develop project quotes in response to RFQs from internal customers, balancing technical scope with realistic timelines and cost.

• Project Leadership — Manage projects end-to-end within our project management system: scheduling, workload direction, and day‑to‑day administration.

• Technical Oversight — Direct and oversee the creation, revision, and maintenance of product hardware and manufacturing documentation.

• Schedule Management — Build and maintain development schedules for hardware and documentation, keeping every stakeholder aligned.

• Performance Reporting — Deliver weekly project metrics to leadership through tracking spreadsheets and the Project Report Card.

• Mentorship — Help train and develop other Project Managers across the team.

• Process Improvement — Contribute to reviewing and refining project management procedures, work instructions, and forms.

• Travel — Occasional travel to support training, on‑site project execution, or product issue resolution.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

• 4+ years of experience in engineering management, or an equivalent blend of technical and management experience

• 4+ years of experience in Conventional Power industries (Oil & Gas, Coal, LNG, etc.)

• Proven success managing technical projects involving electromechanical systems

• Hands‑on experience in product development and advanced R&D of electromechanical systems

• Working knowledge of electronics, packaging, thermal management, and systems design and integration

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience mentoring or training other project managers or engineers

• Familiarity with formal project management systems or methodologies (PMP a plus, not required)

• Track record of improving team processes or documentation standards

Other Information: Logistics

• Must be local to Highland, IL or willing to relocate — relocation assistance provided