Senior Project Manager - Transmission

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Transmission | Grid Planning & System Studies – Phoenix, AZ

$Excellent + Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to lead critical transmission planning projects that will define the reliability and resilience of the U.S. grid? Do you want to shape how utilities and system operators manage renewable integration, plant retirements, and future demand? If you’re looking for a high-impact leadership role focused on transmission and substation studies, this could be it.

The Company

A leading consultancy at the forefront of power delivery and grid transformation. Known for their technical depth and long-term client partnerships, they design and deliver complex infrastructure solutions that keep the lights on and enable the energy transition. Employee-owned and steadily expanding, they combine the stability of an established business with the agility to adapt to new market demands.

Now entering a new phase of expansion, they are appointing a Senior Project Manager – Transmission in Phoenix, AZ, to lead advanced system studies and help shape the future of the grid

The Role

As Senior Project Manager – Transmission, you will :

• Lead transmission planning and operational studies including power flow, stability, short-circuit, and voltage analysis
• Oversee evaluations for generator interconnection, congestion management, and harmonics, ensuring compliance with NERC / FERC and regional standards
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers and consultants, delivering rigorous technical work and client-ready outputs
• Manage the use of industry-standard planning software (PSS / E, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, Promod, etc.)
• Partner with utilities, ISOs, and developers to establish study objectives and deliver actionable recommendations
• Oversee budgets, staffing, QA / QC processes, and performance for your project portfolio
• Present findings to clients through technical reports, presentations, and executive briefings
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, building technical depth and leadership capability in your team

The Person

You will bring :

Package & Progression

If you’re looking for a leadership role that combines technical oversight, project management, and client engagement in the field of transmission and substation system planning - apply now.