Job Description
Job Title:
Project Manager – Substation Projects
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (Remote / Office)
Location:
Raleigh, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote)
Start Date:
April (or sooner)
Duration:
6-month contract to hire
Schedule:
40 hours/week
Relocation:
Offered (details TBD)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced
Substation Project Manager
to support a growing portfolio within its
Grid Technologies – Substations
business. This role is responsible for managing multiple substation projects simultaneously, serving as the primary customer-facing point of contact while ensuring project schedules, budgets, and financial performance are met.
Each PM will manage
4–6 active projects , primarily
new-build substations (80%) , with some
retrofit and warranty work (20%) . This is a highly visible role with full
P&L ownership
and close collaboration with both U.S. and global teams.
What You’ll Do
Act as the primary customer and stakeholder interface across multiple substation projects
Manage projects from handover through construction completion and closeout
Lead all core project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk, and change management
Maintain full
profit and loss (P&L)
responsibility
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and reducing non-conformance costs (NCCs)
Collaborate daily with cross-functional and international teams
Build and deepen expertise in
AIS, GIS, and substation systems
Project & Technical Scope
AIS, GIS, transformers, breakers
MV/HV gas-insulated switchgear
Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment
Utility-scale substation projects
Travel & Logistics
Approximately
30% travel , dependent on project needs
Occasional international travel to
Germany-based factories
(passport required)
Siemens Energy covers flights, hotel, rental car, and meals
Company-issued laptop provided
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field
5+ years of substation experience , preferably in a project management role
Strong
customer-facing
and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Project Management certification preferred ( PMP, IPMA , etc.)
Background with EPCs or OEMs such as
GE, Hitachi, Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, Sargent & Lundy, or Dashiell
is a plus
Ability to relocate to Raleigh, NC prior to start date (relocation assistance available)
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
March 2, 2026
Job Type:
Business
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
Company:
Spencer Ogden
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