Substation & Power Gen Project Lead (Engineer‑PM)

Olsson; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 122,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus system

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Manager III (Engineer‑Project Manager) to join our Substation and Power Generation team. This role leads complex substation and power generation projects from planning through completion, blending technical design leadership with project management to deliver on scope, schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8–12 years of experience supporting substation, power generation, or related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead technical teams.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Experience in a consulting or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex substation and power generation projects from planning through completion.
• Serve as the technical point of coordination on assigned projects, guiding design approach, reviewing technical content, and contributing directly to design as needed.
• Apply hands‑on electrical and power systems knowledge to support project planning, execution, and problem‑solving.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, designers, commissioning staff, and other disciplines to ensure technical alignment and quality.
• Translate technical decisions into clear project direction for internal teams and clients.
• Proactively manage project risks, scope changes, and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, fostering trust through technical understanding and clear communication.
• Support consistent project delivery standards, documentation, and quality practices across the team.
• Mentor and support engineers and project team members through technical guidance and project leadership.
• Collaborate with Group Leaders and technical leadership to align project needs with team priorities and long‑term goals.
• Support proposal development and project planning efforts where technical insight is needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Project management

Electrical design leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Project Manager III (Engineer‑Project Manager) to join our Substation and Power Generation team. This role leads complex substation and power generation projects from planning through completion, blending technical design leadership with project management to deliver on scope, schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary