Senior Traction Power & Medium-Voltage Project Manager

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in PM on major transportation or infrastructure projects and a strong background in electrical systems. Travel 25–50% and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of PM experience on large transportation or infrastructure programs.
• Experience delivering traction power and electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across the alignment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of traction power and electrical infrastructure across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate delivery between traction power, OCS, signaling, SCADA, stations, maintenance facilities, civil works, track, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Lead utility coordination and regulatory approvals.
• Ensure safety, energization readiness, and testing/commissioning procedures.

Skills

Project Mgmt

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Risk Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in PM on major transportation or infrastructure projects and a strong background in electrical systems. Travel 25–50% and leadership skills are essential.