Datacenter Utility Power Infrastructure Manager

Datacenter Utility Power Infrastructure Project Manager

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Location: Richmond, VA (Primarily remote, some travel on-site to Richmond, VA)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Datacenter Utility Power Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the engineering, design, and delivery of critical power infrastructure projects supporting large-scale data center environments. This role will oversee greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit projects, ensuring successful execution of transmission, substation, and power distribution initiatives from planning through operational turnover.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for utility power infrastructure projects.
• Lead multiple concurrent transmission, substation, and distribution projects supporting data center operations.
• Coordinate internal teams, utility providers, engineering consultants, and construction partners.
• Oversee project delivery from early planning and design through construction and handoff to operations.
• Drive alignment of project objectives, timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to engineering and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure effective communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of innovative infrastructure solutions and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission and/or substation engineering, design, or construction.
• Strong understanding of utility power infrastructure, including substations and transmission systems.
• Proven project management experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting data center engineering, construction, or infrastructure programs.
• Experience as a Lead Engineer, Design Manager, or Project Manager on utility power projects.

Desired Experience

• 10+ years in consulting engineering, utility infrastructure, or construction environments.
• 5+ years leading transmission or substation projects.
• 5+ years supporting data center engineering or construction programs. xklufbp

Top Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Project Management
• Substation & Transmission Line (T-Line) Design

If you're interested in leading complex power infrastructure projects that support mission-critical data center operations, we'd love to connect.