Electrical Project Manager — Utility Capital Projects

Job overview

The Electrical Project Manager — Utility Capital Projects role is hybrid, based in San Jose, CA, with one to two remote days per week; placement in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, or Chico may be considered for an exceptional candidate. The stated salary is $120,000–$170,000 per year. The role supports electrical capital projects for California’s largest water utility. The project manager coordinates a portfolio of motor control center replacements and standby generator installations, managing scope, cost, schedules, contracts, and stakeholders. The work advances utility infrastructure projects through coordinated planning, technical collaboration, and field support.

What you'll do

• Manage approximately 10–12 motor control center replacement projects and 15 standby generator installations
• oversee scope, cost, schedules, and financial reporting
• manage contractors and consultants
• prepare contracts, bid packages, and RFPs
• coordinate technical reviews and field construction support
• conduct site visits as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical project manager

hybrid

san jose ca

innovation consulting

water utility

capital projects

motor control centers

standby generators

project scheduling

$120k–$170k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, with benefits and accruals beginning immediately.

Why this role

The posting describes an initial 12-month W-2 assignment with possible conversion to a direct long-term role depending on the client’s rate-case outcome; periodic travel across the service territory is required.

About the employer

Innovation Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.