Substation Project Manager

R.E. Warner and Associates, Inc.; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K retirement plan

Profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

R.E. Warner and Associates, Inc. seeks a driven Substation Project Manager to lead complex substation projects for utility and energy clients in North Olmsted, OH. You will guide multi-phase projects from concept through commissioning, managing scope, schedule, and budget while directing multidisciplinary teams.

The role demands engineering expertise, strong communication, and a proactive approach to safety and quality. PE licensure is preferred and travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in substation engineering/design/consulting.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-complexity substation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and engineering oversight.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop proposals, resource allocation, and broader business development insights.
• Ensure QA/QC and adherence to NEC/NESC and safety standards.

Skills

Substation engineering

CAD tools

NEC/NESC

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Department: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: North Olmsted, OH
Compensation: $105,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Substation Project Manager to lead complex substation projects for utility and energy clients. In this role, you will guide high-impact, multi-phase projects from concept through commissioning; bringing together multidisciplinary teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and serving as a trusted partner to clients. Your leadership, technical expertise, and ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions will directly influence safe, reliable, and high-quality infrastructure solutions.

This position will work on transmission and distribution projects directly associated with FirstEnergy, one of ISG’s trusted and longstanding client partners.

We operate as a one-profit-center firm and we work as one team across all offices, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities to best serve our clients and support our employee owners. Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply.

Essential Duties

• Leads execution of high complexity substation projects, including greenfield substations, system expansions, large-scale equipment upgrades, and automation system overhauls.
• Take ownership of the full project lifecycle, including scope development, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, engineering oversight, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships while translating project goals into clear, actionable plans.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with electrical, civil, and structural engineers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Contribute strategic insight into proposals, fee development, resource allocation, and broader business development initiatives.
• Facilitate high-quality outcomes by implementing QA/QC processes and conducting technical reviews of designs, calculations, and deliverables.
• Oversee or support the development of advanced protection and control and physical substation designs, including one-line diagrams, relay schemes, and layout plans.
• Support field engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts during construction and system energization.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance engineering standards, tools, and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and project team members, serving as a technical resource and subject matter expert when needed.
• Represent the organization in industry events, technical committees, and client-facing strategy discussions.
• Ensure work aligns with applicable codes, standards (NEC, NESC), safety protocols, and client-specific requirements.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the substation team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• 12+ years of experience in substation engineering, design, or consulting environments required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (state-specific licensure or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency with engineering design tools and a strong understanding of CAD systems
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC and NESC
• Commitment to staying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. through ongoing professional development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members, clients, and external partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively to group dynamics and culture.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for site visits, design reviews and client meetings.

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location