Substation Assistant Project Manager

Summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, executes turnkey photovoltaic and battery energy storage plants with substations and transmission lines. The Substation Assistant Project Manager oversees electrical substation projects from planning through completion, managing design, schedules, budgets, resources, procurement, contractors, compliance, site inspections, communication, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of electrical substation projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion
• Manage and oversee project design, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and quality control checks throughout project execution
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies
• Communicate project updates, risks, and solutions to senior management and clients
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment for substation construction
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure adherence to project specifications
• Resolve technical and logistical challenges that arise during project execution
• Document and report project progress, including financial tracking and closeout procedures

Skills

• Experience with electrical substation projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, substation components, and construction practices
• Experience with industry standards such as NESC, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Valid US driver's license
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future
• This role can be based remotely within the U.S. and requires 25% travel based on project need
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or field related substation experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience with electrical substation projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, substation components, and construction practices
• Experience with industry standards such as NESC, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Valid US driver's license
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future
• This role can be based remotely within the U.S. and requires 25% travel based on project need

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or field related substation experience

Benefits

• Eligible for remote work within the U.S.
• Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• ADD insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance (may apply; eligibility criteria and geographic region may vary)
• Paid parental leave (may apply; eligibility criteria and geographic region may vary)
• Adoption assistance (may apply; eligibility criteria and geographic region may vary)