Project Manager- Engineering-I #: 25-11294

Position Summary

Our Client is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager – Engineering I to join our Wildfire Mitigation and Advanced Grid Engineering team. This role supports engineering-driven capital projects focused on grid resiliency, control system upgrades, and wildfire risk mitigation efforts across Xcel’s service territory. You'll help drive initiatives at the intersection of innovation, safety, and operational excellence while gaining exposure to SCADA, ADMS, and field operations.

This is a growth opportunity for early-career professionals who bring strong foundational project management capabilities and a desire to evolve into a technical leader within one of the most critical teams at client.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of capital engineering projects related to wildfire mitigation, ADMS deployments, and SCADA system upgrades.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Controls Engineering, Field Operations, Substation, and Distribution Engineering teams.
• Assist in managing project scopes, budgets, timelines, risk profiles, and resource plans across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project deliverables align with safety, regulatory, and reliability standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, reporting metrics, and dashboards to track project progress and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and field visits to facilitate communication between technical teams and leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for project execution frameworks, especially in grid modernization and wildfire defense initiatives.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of experience in utility project management, engineering coordination, or technical project support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Basic understanding of electric utility systems, SCADA, distribution engineering, or grid automation technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Ability to travel locally for field visits and on-site coordination as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in electric utility or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle concepts: initiation, planning, execution, and close-out.
• Exposure to Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), FLISR, or wildfire mitigation strategies.
• EIT certification or working toward PMP certification is a plus.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.