Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

• Major utility engineering and consulting firm with huge project backlog
• Trusted partner with major utilities supporting grid infrastructure

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, they've been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what's possible.

Job Description

• 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, multi‑stakeholder transmission programs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional 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, right‑of‑way, permitting, and logistics, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
• Lead contract administration efforts including change management, claims mitigation, and documentation control.
• Support executive‑level reporting, project reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Promote a strong safety culture and best‑in‑class 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

• 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 high‑voltage transmission and substation design and construction practices.
• Familiarity with transmission project challenges such as right‑of‑way 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 annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $200,000 USD.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the electric utility and energy sector.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
• 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.
• Excellent bonus structure

If you are a motivated professional seeking a fulfilling career as a Lead Project Manager - Substation & Transmission in St. Charles, we encourage you to apply today!