Substation Project Manager

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP•Pasadena, CA

2d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP. is seeking a Substation Project Manager to oversee deliverables for substation design projects supporting a major electric utility client. The role covers physical substation design—including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and bills of material—as well as protection and control design, including diagrams, panel elevations and wiring, supervisory and control drawings, vendor equipment wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of material. The successful candidate will spend approximately 70% of their time on technical and project management work and 30% on management responsibilities. They will lead project teams, coordinate engineering and design work, monitor project budgets and schedules, maintain project status information, and communicate with client project managers, project engineers, and internal teams. The position reports directly to the Substation Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-approved college or university.
At least 8 years of experience working in substation design or similar work with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering; preferred but not required.
Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.

Responsibilities

Complete project initiation documents, including detailed work scope or outline, budget, and completion schedule.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering and design work.
Design engineering deliverables, provide quality reviews, or provide technical oversight.
Develop and specify equipment and assemble project documents and other requirements using discipline expertise.
Ensure project designs comply with applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
Assist the Project Team in defining and clarifying project scope and the level of detail needed to meet customer expectations and project requirements.
Keep the project status reporting database current with project actions and changes.
Monitor budgets and schedules, assign project resources, communicate and collaborate with client project managers and engineers, mentor the design team, and coordinate with other departments.
Assist Project Managers in controlling project expenditures and schedule performance, including recommending notices of potential scope change.
Maximize project profitability through budgeting and pricing, resource utilization, and cost controls.
Work with project teams to identify, document, and resolve changes that may affect project schedules or budgets.
Communicate with project teams and clients to coordinate design or construction activities and technical information flow; track and resolve action items and information requests and assist with technical issues.
Support development and implementation of client project engineering and management tools, standards, and processes.
Develop an understanding of utility stakeholder departments.
Lead assigned project teams to achieve project goals and objectives and follow business processes and applicable procedures.
Support team development and performance.