[Hiring] Project Manager - Grid Engineering @ICF

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in power delivery engineering, specifically in substation design and system protection, to lead and support complex utility infrastructure projects. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering deliverables that enhance grid reliability, modernize substations, and support safe and efficient power system operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Highly motivated professional who takes pride in the services provided.
• Ensures projects are done right and deadlines are met.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work productively from home without direct supervision.
• Strives to expand knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency.
• Active team member who works well with others and prioritizes group goals.
• Enjoys taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets.

What you will be doing:

• Lead power delivery projects from initiation through closeout, including scope development, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, engineering partners, and internal leadership.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, emphasizing technical quality, safety, and on-time performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including substation design, physical/electrical engineering, system protection, SCADA/communications, and civil/structural contributors.
• Manage subcontractors and external partners, ensuring work products meet technical specifications and project requirements.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical work sessions, and project check-ins to maintain alignment across teams and resolve engineering challenges.
• Monitor project performance metrics and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support business development activities, including the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, work plans, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 8 years of experience including:
• Power delivery engineering project management.
• Preparing forecasts, accruals, & invoicing for power delivery projects.
• Cost allocation, project coordination, or assistant project manager role.

Requirements

• Experience working with investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and/or rural electric cooperatives.
• Experience with change order management, schedule creation, and budget tracking/forecasting.
• Ability to prioritize work while working on multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of utility substation engineering project scopes.
• Comfortable with client-facing communication.

Benefits

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance.
• Investment in you: Access to professional development resources, Retirement Plan, Well-Being Program, & Family Support.
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!).