Senior Project Manager - HV Utilities

LeoForce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LeoForce in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to lead high-voltage transmission and distribution projects from design through construction, ensuring safety and quality. You will guide engineering activities and oversee field operations as needed.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus a background in utility engineering. A degree in engineering is required and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering or engineering management experience in utility or high-voltage infrastructure.
• Engineering degree required; PE license preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong scheduling, contracts, estimating, and project controls knowledge.

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

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

PE license

Job description

Job Description

Job Details

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

This role leads engineering activities for high-voltage transmission & distribution projects, supporting everything from early design through construction and closeout. The position provides technical oversight, guides external engineering partners, and works closely with operations, field teams, and customers to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery.

Key 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.

Qualifications

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

A bit about us:

We are a leading national contractor specializing in outside electrical construction, with deep experience in transmission, distribution, substations, EPC, and storm-restoration work. With roots going back several decades, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety. Our workforce includes highly skilled, union-affiliated professionals committed to upholding strict safety standards and technical excellence. With offices across the U.S., we deliver scalable solutions and respond quickly wherever power infrastructure needs arise.

Why join us?

• 100% company-paid benefits for employee and family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program