Substation Project Manager I

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage up to

401(k) match up to 4%

Vacation + 12 paid holidays annually

On-site fitness center and wellness

Profit sharing

Educational assistance

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Substation Project Manager I for a hybrid role. The position requires coordinating multi-discipline teams and managing projects in Warrendale, PA, with onsite work two days per week.

You’ll develop schedules, monitor costs, and serve as the primary customer contact, ensuring deliverables, milestones, and safety considerations are met. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to advance within a global power solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering plus 3+ years turnkey project management experience
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software (Primavera, MS Project)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans with goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingencies, costs and resources.
• Coordinate site work and subcontractors (civil and erection).
• Coordinate MEPPI work (engineering, manufacturing, purchasing).
• Negotiate price, delivery and terms for major components; manage customer commitments and scope.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management software (Primavera

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

MS Project

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Substation Project Manager I. This position is a hybrid role that will work 2 days per week onsite in Warrendale, PA.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor, maintain, and develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, cost reporting and control and allocation of available resources.
• Coordinate site work, including subcontract work, such as civil and erection.
• Coordinate MEPPI work (including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, etc.).
• Negotiate price/delivery and other terms and conditions of major project components.
• Serve as primary customer contact on assigned projects. Meet with customers to identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks. Determine project scope and objectives.
• Ensure that all customer commitments are met.
• Responsible for all project cost including accurate forecasts to insure projects are within budget.
• Identify, track, and expedite resolutions of problems while keeping management informed when appropriate.
• Manage safety and insurance issues and claims on assigned projects.
• Prepare project status reports and keep management, customers, and others informed of project status and related issues. Organize kick-off meetings, both internally and externally.
• Travel to customer project sites and vendor sites as required.
• Coordinate invoicing.
• Coordinate the successful close of the project.
• Handle warranty claims.
• Develop and maintain accurate up to date project schedules working in conjunction with the Department Project Scheduler.
• Enter and track customer commitments in project management software.
• Hold customer project review meetings and publish minutes of meetings.
• Manage multiple projects at one time.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, plus a minimum of three years of turnkey project management experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Developed organizational skills to effectively oversee and execute multiple responsibilities.
• Developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective relationships.
• Developed computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products and project management software (e.g. Primavera scheduling software, MS Project)

What’s in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.