Remote Power Delivery Project Manager

Socket.dev; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to lead distribution resiliency projects across the Louisiana region. This role offers remote or hybrid work from US locations within the region and periodic face-to-face meetings at client or WSP offices.

You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with EPC teams, utilities, and stakeholders. Extensive travel to project sites and offices will be required to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in Power Delivery/Utility.
• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams delivering power distribution, substation, and utility projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects including budgets, schedule, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• 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 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, 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 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, 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to lead distribution resiliency projects across the Louisiana region. This role offers remote or hybrid work from US locations within the region and periodic face-to-face meetings at client or WSP offices.

You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with EPC teams, utilities, and stakeholders. Extensive travel to project sites and offices will be required to ensure on-time delivery.