Project Manager - Power Delivery

WSP•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Power Delivery Distribution Project Manager based in Fort Worth, Texas, or Phoenix, Arizona. Remote work may be possible from a mutually acceptable location within those regions, with periodic travel to a WSP or client office for in-person meetings if required. The position provides technical project supervision and guidance for the administrative, commercial, and technical aspects of electric utility, power distribution, and power delivery infrastructure projects. The manager is responsible for the overall performance of distribution system and grid modernization projects of moderate size or complexity and/or local or regional scope, including financial performance, technical execution, client satisfaction, quality assurance and quality control, safety, and schedule adherence. The role oversees projects throughout the full lifecycle—from feasibility and engineering design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout—and ensures compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements such as NERC, IEEE, and NEC, and utility industry best practices. The manager works with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver projects and meet client objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission and distribution, or utility engineering environments.
Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design.
Familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects in the energy sector.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams.
Experience with project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera P6, as well as financial tracking and reporting systems.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams that include engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals.
Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
PMI certification such as PMP or CAPM.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects, including design and construction deliverables.
Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedules, cost control, and resource allocation.
Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and distribution projects.
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction project delivery models.
Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols, including OSHA and utility HSE standards.
Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts in the power and energy market.
Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for power delivery projects.
Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and maintain project plans, including project management plans, safety plans, risk management plans, and QA/QC procedures.
Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in distribution design.
Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials, including forecasting, earned value management, and profitability tracking.
Lead change management, scope control, and claims mitigation efforts.
Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards and escalate issues when necessary.
Report to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future projects.
Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, distributed energy resources, and electrification initiatives.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.