Substation Project Manager

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

Parental Leave Policy

Continued professional education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Project Manager to lead the design and execution of substation projects. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of project engineering experience and 2+ years in project management. You will oversee project teams and interface with clients while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and professional education reimbursement. This position offers a chance to significantly impact energy projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project engineering experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated project management and leadership experience.
• PE license and PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of substations from concept to commissioning.
• Manage budgets and schedules for substation projects.
• Coordinate with various ECI discipline groups to ensure project success.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Quality commitment

Ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of power engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Manager – Fairfield, OH

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Scope, budget, schedule, plan, execute, monitor and report on substation projects and proposals. Oversee a project team of engineers, designers, drafters and support staff, ensuring adherence to ECI’s quality control procedures. Coordinate with ECI’s discipline groups—Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls—to ensure successful execution of projects. Serve as ECI’s primary interface with clients and stakeholders, and provide technical mentorship and training to project team design staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of project engineering experience
• 2+ years of demonstrated project management and leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Commitment to quality and accuracy
• Ability to meet fast‑paced project schedules
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, codes, standards and design tools
• Ability to direct and oversee multiple technical disciplines in substation projects
• PE license and PMP certification are preferred

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Parental Leave Policy
• Continued professional education reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer