[Hiring] Project Manager - Power Solutions @DLB Associates

Role Description

The Power Solutions – Project Manager is accountable for leading and delivering electrical power solutions projects for mission critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, utility, renewable, industrial, and energy storage environments. The role combines project leadership with broad technical coordination across electrical infrastructure, system design, energy storage, microgrid, interconnection, protection and control, and related power delivery needs.

The Project Manager works closely with internal engineering teams, clients, utilities, vendors, subconsultants, and external stakeholders to define project needs and ensure solutions are delivered accurately, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining alignment with DLB standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.

The Project Manager will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision and may coordinate the work of others.

The Project Manager will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering, power solutions, electrical design, energy infrastructure, or project management within mission critical or similar environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary electrical projects involving clients, engineering teams, contractors, vendors, utilities, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience with energy storage, microgrid, utility interconnection, or medium- and high-voltage projects is a plus.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical power solutions and the coordination of complex electrical infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and components associated with mission critical and similar facilities, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, distribution equipment, substations, and controls.
• General knowledge of energy storage systems, microgrids, inverter-based resources, and utility interconnection considerations.
• Ability to coordinate and review electrical engineering design packages for technical accuracy, constructability, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements, including NEC, NFPA, NESC, and relevant IEEE standards.
• General familiarity with protection and control, grounding, equipment integration, system reliability, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts, and resource management.
• Knowledge of mission critical facility requirements, including reliability, redundancy, maintainability, and uptime considerations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint as a platform for sharing information and tracking projects.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with strong organizational skills for file management.
• Skilled at using project and construction management tools such as Procore.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical and non-technical contexts, including direct interaction with clients and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment