

Substation Project Manager
Actalent
Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005445884
Beaverton, OR
Job Title: Substation Engineering Project Manager
Job Description
Are you passionate about shaping the future of power infrastructure? Join our team as a Substation Engineering Project Manager and lead the design and delivery of high-impact substation projects from concept to energization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design review of upgraded and expanded substations.
- Support material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup through energization.
- Manage the full lifecycle of substation projects including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of project engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff to ensure seamless project execution.
- Uphold rigorous quality control standards to deliver best-in-class results.
- Serve as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts across various disciplines such as distribution & transmission studies, grounding & protection systems, civil & transmission engineering, SCADA integration & communications, environmental planning, surveying, and right-of-way, and project controls and management.
- Provide technical mentorship and training to design staff, fostering growth and excellence across the team.
Essential Skills
- Substation engineering and project management.
- Electrical engineering experience with at least 5 years in substation design engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Proficiency in SCADA systems and substation design.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
- Design engineering experience is advantageous.
- Commitment to progressing towards PE licensure.
- Fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles and applicable codes and standards.
Work Environment
This role offers both in-office and hybrid work options, providing flexibility to suit your work-life balance preferences.
Compensation:$72
Contact Information
Email: msandmire@actalentservices.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.