Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission Date: Apr 29, 2026 Location: Walnut Creek, CA, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No The Opportunity The Senior Project Manager for Substation and Transmission Line will function in a project manager capacity. You will own the bottom-line for services projects encompassing HV, MV, LV, underground, and overhead transmission lines. There is also potential to own projects in distribution, private networks, and BESS. This role has 10% travel to project sites. Execute projects that have substantial impact within various communities Own a diversity of projects within the electric grid space including both innovative and proven technologies Key Responsibilities Actively promotes the safety culture. Responds to RFPs and prepares proposals for services work. Leads project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects. Manages schedule, budget, and scope of services projects. Interfaces between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success. Ability to work in both a corporate and field environment. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of relevant industry experience including high‑voltage, medium‑voltage, and low‑voltage substations. Experience in multiple phases of project execution. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant degree. PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment/Physical Demands Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch Corporation