Senior HV Substation Project Lead - Engineering & Delivery

LeoForce; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits for employee and

Job summary

LeoForce in Aurora, CO is seeking a High-Voltage Substation Project Manager to lead engineering activities from early design through construction and closeout. You will provide technical oversight, guide external engineering partners, and coordinate with operations, field teams, and customers to deliver safe, high-quality projects.

In this role you will drive engineering excellence, manage complex projects, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets while embracing new technologies and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering or engineering management experience in utility or high-voltage infrastructure.
• Engineering degree required; PE license preferred.
• Strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling, contracts, estimating, and project controls.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across all project phases and support field operations as needed.
• Oversee external engineering firms, set performance expectations, and review deliverables.
• Maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Forecast resource needs, manage staffing plans, and mentor engineering team members.
• Support proposal development, customer meetings, and overall project planning.
• Drive process improvements and integrate new technologies into engineering workflows.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Stay current on industry codes, best practices, and emerging trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Contracts

Estimating

Project controls

Education

Engineering degree

PE license preferred

Job description

LeoForce in Aurora, CO is seeking a High-Voltage Substation Project Manager to lead engineering activities from early design through construction and closeout. You will provide technical oversight, guide external engineering partners, and coordinate with operations, field teams, and customers to deliver safe, high-quality projects.

In this role you will drive engineering excellence, manage complex projects, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets while embracing new technologies and