Substation Project Manager

The Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking a Substation Project Manager (Engineering) to lead the design and execution of substation projects for utilities, renewable developers, data centers, and large industrial clients in the Power Delivery Division.

You will supervise a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and drafters, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating with clients and internal teams throughout planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a specified time frame.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in substation design, engineering, and project management of high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of substation projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and ensure client expectations are met.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and drafters to meet milestones and quality standards.
• Oversee protective relaying equipment design, substation layouts, and protection/control schemes.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing technical updates and resolving issues.
• Ensure design documentation and site drawings meet industry codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Continuously assess and improve project processes for on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project mgmt

Team management

Substation design

Protection/controls

Standards knowledge

Risk management

Construction coordination

Client liaison

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain

PMP preferred

10+ years substation experience

Job description

In this role, we are seeking a skilled and driven Substation Project Manager (Engineering) to join our rapidly growing Power Delivery Division. This role will be pivotal in managing the design and execution of projects involving substations, switchyards, and related electrical infrastructure for a diverse range of clients, including electric utilities, renewable developers, data centers, and large load industrial clients.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineering professional with a background in substation design, coupled with strong leadership and project management skills. You will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure the successful completion of projects that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Project Leadership & Management: Lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of substation projects from initiation to completion. Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and ensure adherence to client expectations.
• Team Management & Collaboration: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of engineers, designers, and drafters. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Substation Design & Protection: Oversee the design and procurement of protective relaying equipment, substation physical layouts, and protection/control schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulations.
• Client Interaction: Act as the primary point of contact with clients, providing technical expertise and updates. Resolve any issues or technical challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and quality of design documentation, including site drawings, CADD work, and engineering studies. Review and approve project deliverables, maintaining strict adherence to industry codes, standards, and internal quality procedures.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks and issues. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring the smooth execution of the project and avoiding delays or cost overruns.
• Operational Efficiency: Continuously assess and implement improvements to project processes, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on schedule. Innovate new techniques or methods to enhance project outcomes.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all regulatory requirements and codes are met. Prepare and review project close-out documentation, including final reports and as-built drawings.

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or the ability to obtain within a specified time frame.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in substation design, engineering, and project management of high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV)

To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need:

• Proven expertise in managing complex multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, drafters, contractors, and vendors) to deliver projects within budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with RUS (Rural Utility Services), ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and other codes and standards as they relate to power delivery and substation design.
• Ability to manage project risks effectively, including change orders, delays, and cost overruns, while ensuring the client's expectations are met.
• Expertise in the preparation of scope of work (SOW) documents, technical specifications, and procurement packages for substation projects.
• Familiarity with construction management, including site assessments, material testing, quality control processes, and commissioning of electrical substations.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for site visits, client meetings, and project coordination.
• Flexibility to accommodate project timelines, including occasional extended site stays or travel.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.