Mott Macdonald

Mott Macdonald

A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.

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Project Manager - Substation & Transmission

Lead multidisciplinary energy projects, managing clients, budgets, and teams.

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States | Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, United States | New York, New York, United States
127k - 158k USD
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Hybrid

About the Role

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary energy projects from inception to completion. • Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring successful outcomes. • Manage and plan projects across renewable generation, cable routing, and substation/switchyard sectors. • Mentor and guide project teams. • Oversee project schedules, budgets, contracts, and deliverables. • Support and manage proposals and bids for commercial opportunities. • Represent Mott MacDonald in client‑facing engagements under leadership direction. • Collaborate closely with internal business units and cross‑functional teams. • Contribute to professional‑excellence initiatives across disciplines. • Promote project visibility and success internally and externally. • Effectively manage complex, multidisciplinary teams and navigate challenging project dynamics. • Prepare and interpret technical reports and evaluate engineering solutions. • Comfortably engage in client‑facing roles with a track record of successful interactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • renewable design
  • technical reporting
  • client liaison
  • proposal development
  • team leadership

What You Bring

We are expanding our team and seeking experienced Energy Project Managers to deliver high‑impact solutions for nationally recognized clients. This role offers the chance to work with industry‑leading experts on transformative energy projects across the United States. • Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, project management, or a related field. • Bring at least 8 years of energy transmission/generation design and construction experience, including 3 years in project management. • Demonstrate proven leadership, project‑management, interpersonal and communication skills. • Exhibit strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. • Willingness to travel as required by client needs. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Solid understanding of industry codes, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

  • bachelor’s
  • 8+ years
  • project management
  • leadership
  • problem solving
  • microsoft office

Benefits

We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with the company’s, allowing you to shape your own story. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company‑paid life insurance. The expected salary ranges are $127 k–$155 k in Massachusetts, $129 k–$158 k in New York, and $128 k–$156 k in New Jersey, with individual pay based on location, education, experience and unique skills. Our hybrid working policy lets you and your manager choose the most effective way to meet client, team and personal commitments, supporting well‑being, flexibility and trust.

Work Environment

Hybrid

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