Project Manager –Transmission & Distribution (Remote)

AECOM•San Diego, CA

7d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager to join its energy practice and manage moderate to large projects supporting electric utilities. The role involves leading project teams and delivering technical excellence and client satisfaction through structured processes and tools. Although the posting describes the position as remote, its work location model is listed as hybrid, with a primary location in San Diego, California. The role supports AECOM’s energy services, which span consulting and engineering design, energy engineering, procurement, and construction for power, energy-efficiency, and renewable-energy clients. The Project Manager will oversee transmission and substation projects across their full life cycle, including design, permitting, construction, community engagement, and achievement of project milestones. The role also involves client and business development, proposal and contract work, project financial and staffing oversight, legal coordination, and risk management. Projects may vary in size and complexity and may involve teams in multiple locations, including internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Project management experience directly related to transmission and substation engineering projects.
Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects and/or programs with high quality, on schedule, and within scope and budget.
Strong working knowledge of transmission electric utilities.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
5+ years of relevant experience, including project management, program management, and engineering of transmission and substation work.

Responsibilities

Manage the full life cycle of substation or transmission projects, drawing on working knowledge of transmission electric utilities.
Oversee design, permitting, construction, community engagement, and the establishment and achievement of critical project milestones.
Lead and collaborate with project stakeholders, using interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Coordinate with project teams to confirm deliverables and services meet or exceed client satisfaction, including coordination with team members across the world.
Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions.
Determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
Support the development and maintenance of the business plan and lead or support proposal efforts for profitable growth.
Build teams, capture new work, and grow client relationships.
Oversee internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management.
Manage projects of varying size and complexity in multiple locations.