Project Manager, Traction Power (PDS)
About The Position
Egis is seeking a Project Manager, Traction Power for its Sacramento, California office. The role manages electrical systems throughout the project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and operational handover. The position combines project management expertise with technical knowledge of power systems, substations, medium-voltage distribution, utility coordination, and complex infrastructure delivery. The Project Manager leads traction power, medium-voltage, and auxiliary power work and coordinates interfaces with utilities and other project disciplines, including SCADA, communications, signaling, facilities, and operations. The role also oversees contractors, suppliers, consultants, commissioning teams, system integration, construction oversight, testing, defect resolution, operational readiness, and final system acceptance. Egis describes its work as delivering transportation and other infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. The company offers opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and regions, contribute to infrastructure projects, and pursue professional growth. Compensation includes an anticipated base salary of $160,000–$240,000 annually, with possible incentive compensation and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience delivering power systems, electrical infrastructure, utility, medium-voltage, transportation, or industrial projects.
- 10+ years of project management experience leading complex infrastructure, utility, energy, or transportation programs.
- Proven experience managing electrical systems through design, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and operational acceptance.
- Experience with substations, medium-voltage distribution systems, utility interconnections, protective relays, SCADA systems, power monitoring systems, or related electrical infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of power system integration, utility coordination, construction delivery, and multidisciplinary project execution.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, utilities, suppliers, budgets, schedules, permitting requirements, and stakeholder coordination on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required for applicants who accept an employment offer. Screening includes identity, motor vehicle, education, employment, criminal, sanctions and watch-list checks, and drug tests.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of traction power, medium-voltage, and auxiliary power systems through design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and operational handover.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, change management activities, and stakeholder engagement for electrical infrastructure work packages.
- Coordinate interfaces between power systems, utilities, SCADA, communications, signaling, facilities, operations, and other project disciplines.
- Manage utilities, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and commissioning teams to support successful project execution.
- Oversee integration and delivery of substations, utility interconnections, medium-voltage distribution systems, power monitoring, protection systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
- Support permitting, utility coordination, regulatory approvals, energization readiness, and compliance activities required for system implementation and operation.
- Lead construction oversight, testing, commissioning, defect resolution, operational readiness, and final system acceptance activities.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Possible incentive compensation, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
