Substation Project Manager

The Haskell Company

. Lead planning, design, procurement, and delivery of substation projects from initiation through completion .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading substation projects, including planning, design, procurement, and delivery, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing multi-disciplinary teams. Proficient in project management, risk mitigation, and technical documentation preparation.

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Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProject Management Professional (PMP)10+ Years In Substation Design And Project ManagementFamiliarity With RUS, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC Standards

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignProject ManagementProtective Relaying EquipmentCADD WorkEngineering StudiesScope Of Work PreparationTechnical SpecificationsProcurement PackagesQuality Control ProcessesElectrical Substation Commissioning

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringProblem-SolvingClient CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage Substation ProjectsProject TimelinesBudget ManagementRisk ManagementConstruction Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, design, procurement, and delivery of substation projects from initiation through completion
Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and client expectations
Supervise, mentor, and guide engineers, designers, and drafters
Oversee protective relaying equipment, substation physical layouts, and protection/control schemes for transmission and distribution substations
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, regulations, and codes
Serve as primary client contact and provide technical expertise and project updates
Resolve project issues and technical challenges
Ensure accuracy and quality of site drawings, CADD work, and engineering studies
Review and approve project deliverables and maintain internal quality procedures
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Improve project processes and develop techniques to enhance project outcomes
Prepare and review project close-out documentation, final reports, and as-built drawings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a specified time frame
Project Management Professional (PMP) strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in substation design, engineering, and project management of high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV)
Proven expertise managing complex multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, designers, drafters, contractors, and vendors
Familiarity with RUS, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and other power delivery and substation design codes and standards
Ability to manage project risks, change orders, delays, and cost overruns
Expertise preparing scope of work documents, technical specifications, and procurement packages
Familiarity with construction management, site assessments, material testing, quality control processes, and electrical substation commissioning
Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits, client meetings, and project coordination
Flexibility for occasional extended site stays or travel
Ability to perform physical requirements including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting/carrying/moving 10–50 pounds
Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, and visual acuity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer protections and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Drug-Free Workplace