Transmission & Structural Project Manager

Verdantas; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its remote role with preferred locations in San Diego, Houston, or Denver. You will schedule and monitor engineering design activities, coordinate with clients, and drive proposals, change orders, and BD efforts while guiding internal staff on schedule, budget, and scope.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and technical expertise in electric distribution, with opportunities to contribute to 3D modeling, 3D scans, and design work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in electric distribution engineering.
• 4-5 years of project management experience or lead engineer on a project.
• Experience working for major Investor-Owned Utilities in the United States.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, CYME, or similar distribution modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, NEC, and utility design standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling project activities and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate with the client and other stakeholders.
• Draft proposals for new work and create/change orders.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers, drafters, and designers on the project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering

PE license preferred

PMP Certification a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

CYME

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to help us with our growing workload. This is a remote position, with preferred locations in San Diego, CA; Houston, TX; or Denver, CO. The Project Manager will schedule and monitor engineering design activities, coordinate with the client, sell new work, create proposals and change orders, and serve as the primary point of contact for project responsibilities. The position involves managing internal personnel and providing technical expertise to inform decisions about schedule, budget, and scope. The position may also include engineering activities such as calculations, modeling, and design for transmission lines, distribution lines, structures, and associated power delivery systems.

At Verdantas, our Power team is transforming the electric utility industry through innovative, impactful projects. We lead the way in decommissioning and repurposing coal-fired plants, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainable redevelopment. Our expertise spans power delivery system upgrades-from transmission lines to substations-while integrating advanced engineering and environmental strategies to meet regulatory demands and boost reliability. We also drive digital transformation in utility asset management with cutting-edge 3D modeling and laser scanning. Join us to power the shift toward cleaner, smarter energy solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Scheduling
• Monitoring project progress
• Communication and coordination with the client
• Selling new work and other business development tasks like client outreach
• Drafting proposals for new work
• Creating change orders and tracking project budgets
• Resource allocation on the project
• Main point of contact for all engineers, drafters, and designers on the project
• Approving and editing timesheets for all direct reports
• Directing internal and external meetings pertaining to the project scope/schedule

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering
• 8-10 years of experience in electric distribution engineering, preferably with utility or consulting firms
• 4-5 years of project management experience or lead engineer on a project
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• PMP Certification a plus
• Experience working for major Investor-Owned Utilities in the United States
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, CYME, or similar distribution modeling tools
• Strong knowledge of NESC, NEC, and utility design standards
• Ability to specify portions of the engineering systems based on past experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Salary Range:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $125,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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