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Substation Project Manager

Portland, Oregon Temporary USD70 - USD95 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description
As part of a well-established global Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage Substation projects of all sizes and complexities up to 500kV. The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and project closeout.
  • Large project backlog across power and energy infrastructure
  • Support the country's largest substation greenfield and brownfield projects

About Our Client

Our client is a large, employee-owned engineering and design firm known for delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across power and energy markets. The culture is collaborative and growth-focused, with strong investment in career development and the opportunity to work on nationally recognized, large-scale EPC-style projects.

Job Description

As a Substation Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:

  • Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
  • Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
  • Providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
  • As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
  • Leading the QA/QC process per Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
  • Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
  • Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
  • FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
  • Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit.
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.



Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7 years related experience
  • A minimum 2 years project management experience
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What's on Offer

  • Hourly pay between $70 and $95, depending on experience.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
  • Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
  • Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.
  • Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and project teams on some of the industry's most complex and large-scale energy projects.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Substation Project Manager in Portland, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7043041

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Portland
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-062026-7043041
Job Nature
Hybrid working