Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

• Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US
• Remote + travel managing brownfield/greenfield work with top utility clients

About Our Client

A nationally respected, Fortune500caliber engineering and design powerhouse, this firm is widely regarded as one of the most influential technical leaders in the power delivery, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Supporting some of the largest grid mod projects across the US, they have a long record of delivering complex, gridcritical transmission, substation, distribution, and generation projects.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Transmission Project Manager to oversee the execution of largescale electric utility infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on highvoltage transmission line and substation programs. This role will lead projects from early planning through construction and closeout, ensuring delivery is aligned with scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.The ideal candidate brings a proven background managing complex transmission line and substation projects, experience working with utilities and EPC partners, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across geographically dispersed project sites.This role offers remote flexibility, with travel required approximately once per month to support project needs, stakeholder engagement, and key milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of transmission line and substation capital projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Serve as the primary project and client interface, driving alignment across owners, engineering teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics for large, multistakeholder transmission programs.
• Coordinate crossfunctional teams including engineering, environmental/permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and project controls.
• Provide oversight of EPC and construction contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, design criteria, environmental requirements, and quality expectations.
• Actively identify project risks related to constructability, outages, rightofway, permitting, and logistics, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
• Lead contract administration efforts including change management, claims mitigation, and documentation control.
• Support executivelevel reporting, project reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Promote a strong safety culture and bestinclass execution across all project phases.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field highly preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience within the electric utility industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading transmission line and/or substation projects (overhead, greenfield, rebuilds, or major expansion programs).
• Proven ability to lead complex projects involving multiple contractors, jurisdictions, and utility stakeholders.
• PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of highvoltage transmission and substation design and construction practices.
• Familiarity with transmission project challenges such as rightofway coordination, environmental permitting, outage planning, and constructability.
• Experience using project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of NESC, IEEE standards, and utility safety and design requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance standards applicable to transmission construction.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay between $70 and $95+ USD.
• Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
• Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.

If you're passionate about leading projects within the energy and natural resources industry, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Contact

Dom Delia

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