Description

Title: Project Manager

Location: Fully remote, but must be located within a 75-mile radius of Allentown, PA

Ready to make a difference?

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in power delivery engineering, specifically in substation design and system protection, to lead and support complex utility infrastructure projects. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering deliverables that enhance grid reliability, modernize substations, and support safe and efficient power system operations.

We are a relentlessly client‑focused engineering group, re‑imagining how electric utilities approach modern grid challenges. We look for passionate, innovative engineers committed to delivering high‑quality work and continuously improving our processes and technical capabilities.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

The Ideal Candidate

You are a highly motivated professional who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met. You should be proactive, self-sufficient, and able to productively work out of your home without direct supervision. You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group. You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.

What you will be doing:

• Lead power delivery projects from initiation through closeout, including scope development, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, engineering partners, and internal leadership, ensuring all project activities align with client standards, regulatory requirements, and system performance goals.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, emphasizing technical quality, safety, and on‑time performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including substation design, physical/electrical engineering, system protection, SCADA/communications, and civil/structural contributors.
• Manage subcontractors and external partners, ensuring work products meet technical specifications and project requirements.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical work sessions, and project check‑ins to maintain alignment across teams and resolve engineering challenges.
• Monitor project performance metrics - including design progress, engineering quality indicators, and cost/schedule variance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support business development activities, including the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, work plans, and client presentations.

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

• 10+ years of experience in power delivery engineering project management
• 5+ years of experience preparing forecasts, accruals, & invoicing for power delivery projects
• 3+ years of experience in a cost allocation, project coordination, or assistant project manager role

What we would like you to have (professional skills):

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Experience working with investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and/or rural electric cooperatives
• Experience with change order management, schedule creation, and budget tracking/forecasting
• Ability to prioritize work while working on multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of utility substation engineering project scopes
• Comfortable with client facing communication

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,111.00 - $137,889.00

Pennsylvania Remote Office (PA99)