Substation Optimization Project Lead — Grid Transformation

US Tech Solutions; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Project Manager I in North Carolina to manage and support Distribution Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas West (Mountains Zone). You will coordinate scope, schedule, cost, and safety factors to deliver reliable grid improvements for a carbon-free future.

The PM-I will act as the single point of accountability to the Manager of Project Management, guiding cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring governance, risk controls, and compliant

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility projects in electric distribution or transmission.
• Familiarity with project controls and risk management.
• Strong communication and leadership in matrix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all project phases to ensure scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety and environmental compliance.
• Establish and maintain communications with stakeholders; prepare status reports and governance updates.
• Plan, monitor and adjust project plans, budgets and risks; ensure integration with company policies and PMCoE standards.
• Guide matrixed team members and external partners through execution and change management.

Skills

Electric distribution experience

Transmission experience

Maximo experience

EPC experience

Tools

Excel

Maximo

Job description

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Project Manager I in North Carolina to manage and support Distribution Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas West (Mountains Zone). You will coordinate scope, schedule, cost, and safety factors to deliver reliable grid improvements for a carbon-free future.

The PM-I will act as the single point of accountability to the Manager of Project Management, guiding cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring governance, risk controls, and compliant