Senior Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

Hybrid$190,489 – $323,830

Tech Stack

Project Management

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for Substation and Transmission to join our team in Walnut Creek, CA. In this role, you will manage diverse projects within the electric grid space, including both innovative and proven technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute projects that have substantial impact within various communities.
  • Own a diversity of projects within the electric grid space including both innovative and proven technologies.
  • Actively promote the safety culture.
  • Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services work.
  • Lead project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects.
  • Manage schedule, budget, and scope of services projects.
  • Interface between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Ability to work in both a corporate and field environment.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience including high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage substations.
  • Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant degree.
  • PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license.

We Offer

  • Competitive compensation.
  • 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Paid vacation and holiday time.
  • Sick time and dependent sick time.
  • Company matched 401k plan.
  • Adoption reimbursement.
  • Vendor discounts.
  • Employment referral program.
  • AD&D insurance.
  • Pre-taxed accounts.
  • Voluntary legal plan.
  • B&V Credit Union.
  • Performance-based bonus program.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

019

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Typical office environment.
  • Typical construction environment.
  • Extreme weather conditions.
  • High noise level.
  • Safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals).
  • Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).
  • Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time.
  • Lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Nearest Major Market

San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market

Oakland

Job Segment

Engineer, Engineering

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Job Details

Salary:
$190,489 – $323,830
Location:
United States
Employment Type:
Full-time
Work Mode:
Hybrid
Posted on TheJob:
4/11/2026
Last checked:
6/12/2026
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