Traction Power Project Lead – Substations (DC)

Sécheron SA; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Technically challenging

Job summary

Sécheron Hasler Group seeks a Project Manager for North American traction power substations, based in Washington DC. You will manage all project phases, coordinate cross-functional teams across Europe, and ensure contract compliance with scope, cost, and schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in electrical project management or 5+ years in a related traction power role, with PMP or equivalent PM training preferred.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering degree required, or 10+ years traction power experience in lieu of degree.
• PMP certification or PM training is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years as Project Manager/Engineer in electrical field or 5 years as Project Coordinator in traction power.
• USA citizen with valid US passport within 15 days of hire.
• Willingness to travel 25% (2-3 trips to Europe per year).
• Reports to the Washington DC office; experience with railway or traction power is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of North American traction power substation projects.
• Organize Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Close-out with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure contract scope, cost, schedule, quality, and performance as defined with customers.
• Coordinate design, submittals, approvals, production, and logistics with suppliers/subcontractors.
• Maintain ongoing, transparent communication with the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong internal relationships and drive collaborative problem solving.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

PMP certification

Job description

Sécheron Hasler Group seeks a Project Manager for North American traction power substations, based in Washington DC. You will manage all project phases, coordinate cross-functional teams across Europe, and ensure contract compliance with scope, cost, and schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in electrical project management or 5+ years in a related traction power role, with PMP or equivalent PM training preferred.