Sr. Project Manager

Resilient Structures; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Resilient Structures in Houston seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the design and execution of overhead transmission and distribution line projects. You will provide technical leadership and manage scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring safety and compliance.

Collaborate with Sales, Project Engineers, and field teams to deliver high-quality results and interface with customers on design and field applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in T&D line design.
• Knowledge of T&D design standards (NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE, state/utility standards).
• Proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and related tools; SPIDA/PoleForeman/O-Calc a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience with large-scale capital programs and asset lifecycle management preferred.
• Experience in a utility and/or EPC environment preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of overhead transmission and distribution line projects.
• Serve as technical resource for Sales Engineers, Project Engineers, and Sales Managers.
• Ensure deliverables meet safety, reliability, budget, and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with customers and internal teams to address design inquiries and field applications.
• Manage multiple tasks with proactive prioritization and minimal supervision.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Design reviews

Regulatory compliance

Client interface

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

SPIDA

PoleForeman

O-Calc

Job description

Reporting to Manager, Engineering and Design, the Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for being a technical and project lead on the design and execution of overhead transmission and distribution line projects. This role combines technical leadership and project management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements. The Senior Project Engineer will serve as a primary technical resource for Sales Engineers, Project Engineers, and/or Sales Managers, and ensure high-quality deliverables that support safe and reliable energy delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 8+ Years of experience in T&D (Transmission and Distribution) line design.
• Strong knowledge of T&D design standards (NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE, state and utility-specific standards; CSA is a plus).
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and related design tools (experience with SPIDA, PoleForeman, O-Calc a plus) required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
• Experience with large-scale capital programs and asset lifecycle management preferred (PMP Certification or equivalent project training a bonus).
• Experience working within a utility and/or EPC preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to solve problems, propose conceptual solutions, and characterize/quantify potential risks effectively and creatively.
• Proven communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interface with key customer technical contacts to successfully complete project analysis asks and answer customer inquiries on design and field applications.
• Possess a proactive work style with the proven ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize