Project Manager, Transmission Line & Substation

Job overview

The Project Manager, Transmission Line & Substation role is onsite or hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA, with work-from-home capability dependent on candidate experience and preference. The annual salary range is $92,000–$157,000. Orbital Engineering supports project development, execution, and asset management for heavy industry and utilities. The role manages electric utility transmission and substation projects from inception through closeout. It advances project goals by coordinating schedules, materials, meetings, field walkdowns, safety practices, and project documentation while working with team members and clients.

What you'll do

• Manage project activities through all stages from inception to closeout
• monitor schedules
• manage material orders, checklists, and as-builts
• host or attend project meetings
• participate in field walkdowns
• support site safety compliance and report safety issues
• contribute to project goals and process improvements
• use required software systems
• plan and prioritize tasks across projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

transmission line

substation

electric utilities

project management

pittsburgh pa

western pennsylvania

hybrid option

$92k–$157k

orbital engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k)
• supplemental insurance
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Intermittent travel is required, typically 2–4 onsite project meetings per month, depending on project schedules and scope. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, 401(k), supplemental insurance, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and paid time off.

About the employer

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.