Substation Engineering Project Manager

Job overview

The Substation Engineering Project Manager role is onsite in Joplin, MO; compensation is not specified for this location. The role supports Olsson’s Substation and Power Generation team, delivering power infrastructure projects. This position combines technical electrical design leadership with project management to guide complex projects from planning through completion. It coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and maintains client communication and delivery quality.

What you'll do

• Lead substation and power generation projects from planning through completion
• coordinate technical design and review
• contribute to electrical design as needed
• manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• coordinate engineers, designers, commissioning staff, and other disciplines
• manage risks and scope changes
• serve as primary client contact
• support quality practices, mentoring, proposals, and project planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation engineering

project manager

joplin mo

olsson

power generation

electrical design

power systems

project delivery

project budgets

client coordination

multidisciplinary teams

engineering services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, flexible work arrangements, wellness program, health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and performance bonus opportunity.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience considered; 8–12 years supporting substation, power generation, or related electrical infrastructure projects.

About the employer

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