one tech engineering

Substation Project Manager

Competitive
Permanent
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Shawboro, North Carolina

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Substation Project Manager for a position located in Hamburg, Arkansas; Shawboro, North Carolina; and Jackson, Ohio. The Substation Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing electrical substation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.


The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or T&D projects.


Substation Project Manager Responsibilities:
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of substation projects (greenfield, brownfield, upgrades, expansions).
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with scope, contract terms, and change management procedures.
  • Lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams on substation design (HV/MV equipment, protection & control, civil/structural)|.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
  • Support equipment procurement including transformers, breakers, relays, steel, and control buildings.
  • Oversee construction activities including site prep, foundations, steel erection, equipment installation, wiring, and testing.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, inspectors, and commissioning teams.
  • Resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges.
  • Enforce site-specific safety plans and company safety policies.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility standards.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs).
  • Serve as primary client interface for schedule, cost, and technical matters.
  • Prepare and present project status reports.
  • Coordinate with utilities, AHJs, and permitting agencies.
  • Track project costs, labor, and productivity.
  • Manage change orders, claims, and contract amendments.
  • Support invoicing, cost-to-complete, and project closeout documentation.
Requirements for the Substation Project Manager:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or T&D projects.
  • Strong understanding of substation construction, testing, and commissioning.
  • Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
  • Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar).
  • Willingness to travel to project sites.
  • Utility-scale or EPC substation experience is preferred.
  • Experience with high-voltage systems (69kV–500kV) is preferred.
  • PMP certification or equivalent is a nice-to-have.
  • Familiarity with protection & control systems and relay testing is a nice-to-have.
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Annika McPherson
Technical Sourcing Specialist
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