Remote Power Delivery Project Lead

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

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