Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

$190.49k - $323.83k

Black & Veatch

Date: May 28, 2026 Location: Walnut Creek, CA, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Relocation eligible: Yes Full time: Full-Time Senior Project Manager – Substation and Transmission Line Function: Project manager responsible for services projects across HV, MV, LV, underground, and overhead transmission lines, with potential involvement in distribution, private networks, and BESS. 10% travel required. Key Responsibilities Actively promote the safety culture. Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services work. Lead project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects. Manage schedule, budget, and scope of services projects. Interface between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success. Work in both corporate and field environments. 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 (background checks, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, etc.). Work Environment / Physical Demands Typical office and construction environments, 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). Requires sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 40 lbs. Benefits Competitive compensation with annual range $190,489.00 – $323,830.00; 401K match; health, dental, vision insurance; disability; robust wellness program; flexible work schedules; paid vacation and holiday time; sick time; dependent sick time; adoption reimbursement; vendor discounts; employment referral program; AD&D insurance; pre-tax accounts; voluntary legal plan; B&V Credit Union membership; performance-based bonus program. EEO Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity 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

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission in Walnut Creek, CA vacancy
  •  ...concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-DM2 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... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Black & Veatch Family of Companies

    Walnut Creek, CA
    27 days ago
  •  ...Project Manager - Substation and Transmission Responsibilities: Actively promote and ensure adherence to safety protocols across all phases of the project, fostering a culture of safety within the team and on project sites. Review RFPs and prepare comprehensive and competitive... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Remote work

    SolveNow Inc.

    Walnut Creek, CA
    1 day ago
  • $155.62k - $237.64k

     ...Senior Project Engineering Manager - Substation Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities... 
    Senior
    Contract work
    Work experience placement
    Home office
    Flexible hours

    Black & Veatch

    Walnut Creek, CA
    4 days ago
  • $158k - $175k

     ...Job Description Job Description Title: Principal Project Manager – Transmission & Substation Location: Northern California (San Ramon), Reno, NV, or Las Vegas, NV Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary: $158,000 – $175,000 (based on education and experience)... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    Sterling Engineering Inc.

    San Ramon, CA
    7 days ago
  •  ...Description Overview: Seeking a Project Manager with Electrical Transmission Line experience. Someone who can...  ...: ~3-5+ years’ experience; Also Senior Level Openings 10+ years' experience...  ...lifecycle Bonus Skills: Substation Experience Huge Plus Utilities... 
    Suggested
    For contractors

    Beacon Hill Staffing Group

    San Ramon, CA
    11 days ago
  • $134.26k

     ...experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you....  ...Job Description As a Senior Substation Engineer – Physical, you’ll...  ...successful project delivery. Manage project budgets, schedules,...  ...Strong foundation in transmission systems, grid stability, fault... 
    Senior
    For subcontractor
    H1b

    CDM Smith

    Walnut Creek, CA
    5 days ago
  • $145k - $165k

     ...day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. How You Will Have an Impact at Kinder’s The Senior Project Manager at Kinder’s will support critical commercialization, optimization, and product migration initiatives across key product lines... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Weekend work

    Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

    Walnut Creek, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...highly motivated Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer for our Walnut Creek, California office. This role focuses on client service management, project delivery, and design management for water and wastewater projects. The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    Stantec

    Walnut Creek, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Rosendin is seeking a Senior Project Manager in electrical construction to lead the overall direction, completion, and financial outcomes of multiple projects. You will supervise a team of project managers and assistants, develop new business opportunities, and maintain... 
    Senior

    Rosendin Electric

    Concord, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future. The CIH Senior Project Manager leads complex Industrial Hygiene (IH) consulting projects with evolving... 
    Senior
    For subcontractor
    Work at office

    Weston Solutions

    Concord, CA
    6 hours ago
  •  ...Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Water Project Manager in Northern California. As part of our design and process teams, you will be working on all phases of water projects from concept development, project planning, applied research, study, advising through detailed... 
    Senior
    Temporary work
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Hazen and Sawyer

    Concord, CA
    2 days ago
  • $30.21 per hour

     ...Looking to earn extra income without sitting behind a desk? 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is hiring Part-Time Driv... Show more Full-time Senior Project Manager - Water Business.Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and expanding water/... 
    Senior
    Hourly pay
    Weekly pay
    Extra income
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Black & Veatch

    Walnut Creek, CA
    6 hours ago
  • $70 - $90 per hour

     ...Project Manager The Project Manager will work within the Transmission & Distribution Global Practice handling a project load within the region in a dynamic manner...  ...experience. Must have detailed knowledge in either substations, networks, or transmission lines. Must have... 
    Hourly pay
    Contract work
    Local area

    Harvest Technical Services

    Walnut Creek, CA
    4 days ago
  • $150k - $220k

     ...Senior Project Manager This range is provided by Storm4. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Storm4 Connecting Talent with... 
    Senior
    For subcontractor

    Storm4

    Martinez, CA
    1 day ago
  • $117k - $159k

     ...Job Summary The Senior Infrastructure Project Manager role works to plan, execute, and oversee projects to completion on time, within budget, while meeting quality standards and health and safety requirements. The role works closely with cross‑functional teams to define... 
    Senior
    Contract work
    Temporary work

    Brown and Caldwell

    Walnut Creek, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is currently accepting applications in our Atlanta GA office for Senior Project Manager position. Ideal candidates will possess industry experience with single and/or multi-site operations in the voice/data/... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Wachter

    Emeryville, CA
    2 days ago
  • $77.89k - $119k

     ...allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home . As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation... 
    Senior
    Hourly pay
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Sargent & Lundy

    Walnut Creek, CA
    3 days ago
  • $149.2k - $308.46k

     ...: Yes Full time/Part time : Full‑Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available...  ...of IEC 61850‑based digital and virtual substations from pilot to production , shaping real...  ...using PRP/HSR, VLANs, QoS, multicast management, and traffic segmentation practices. Design... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Part time
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area
    Relocation
    Visa sponsorship
    Flexible hours

    Black & Veatch

    Walnut Creek, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...healthcare facilities, including acute and ambulatory care facilities as well as medical campus master plans. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the development of a major new hospital building project. Join our team and contribute to positively... 
    Senior
    Flexible hours

    RATCLIFF

    Emeryville, CA
    3 days ago
  • $91k - $120k

     ...electric utilities clients? We’re seeking Project Managers to strategically manage the project...  ...across multiple programs, including gas transmission, gas distribution, electric undergrounding, electric transmission and substations, new business, and other utility capital... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Remote work

    ENTRUST Solutions Group

    San Ramon, CA
    6 hours ago
  • $145k - $150k

     ...Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With...  ..., build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we...  ...PMP certification for Distribution or Transmission specialists Strong skills in MS Office... 
    Local area

    NV5

    Walnut Creek, CA
    6 hours ago
  •  ...The #1 Mission for This Role Lead project execution and operational coordination to ensure quality outcomes and client satisfaction....  ...Director and Preconstruction Director in partnership with Project Managers across multiple projects. Essential Job Functions &... 
    Senior
    Full time
    For subcontractor
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    Codesign

    Emeryville, CA
    1 day ago
  • $162k - $191k

     ...Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. Responsibilities This is not a back-office PM role. As a Senior Project Manager in our Government Solutions Group, you’ll work directly with public agency leaders, guide complex capital improvement programs... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    BKF Engineers

    Walnut Creek, CA
    a month ago
  • $140k - $175k

     ...industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion‑dollar asset manager, and we...  ...catered lunches, and more. Job Description As a Technical Project Manager, you will partner with a talented and accomplished group... 
    Senior
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area

    The Voleon Group

    Berkeley, CA
    4 days ago
  • $168.4k - $252.5k

     ...industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities,...  .... YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: Join our team as a Senior Project Manager: Electrical Construction where you will be responsible for... 
    Senior
    For contractors
    For subcontractor
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Rosendin

    Concord, CA
    14 days ago
  • $102k

     ...execution of the work plan by the Transmission and Distribution execution...  ...of known work and work management data quality in the various...  ...develop integrated work plans, project plan updates, and...  ...construction experience in Electric Substation or Transmission. • Ability... 
    Senior
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week
    1 day per week

    PG&E Corporation

    Walnut Creek, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-KB2  The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and expanding water/wastewater team in Northern California. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible... 
    Senior
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Black & Veatch Family of Companies

    Walnut Creek, CA
    6 days ago
  •  ...Mid- to Senior-Level Job Description Assists the Development Director (DD) in coordinating all stages of real...  ...construction, loan close-out, and transition to property management for up to three (3) development projects at any given time. Assists the DD in developing and... 
    Senior
    Permanent employment
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area

    MPI Homes

    Berkeley, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Asset Management Project Manager for our San Francisco, Concord, and Sacramento offices. As part of our growing West Region Asset Management team for water/wastewater infrastructure projects, you will... 
    Senior
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Hazen and Sawyer

    Concord, CA
    22 days ago
  • $90k - $120k

     ...Job Description Job Description Salary: $90k-$120k DOE John McNeil Studio is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Berkeley. We are acollective of strategists, writers, designers, filmmakers, technologists, musicians, and photographers who help... 
    Senior
    Full time

    John McNeil Studio

    Berkeley, CA
    6 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission. Be the first to apply!