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Job Title: Power Distribution Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Power Distribution Project Manager to support electric utility engineering and design programs in the Richmond, Virginia area. This role involves serving as both a project leader and a technical resource, managing project execution and guiding junior team members through distribution design projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of power distribution design principles and utility engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules, resource planning, client communication, quality control, and overall delivery performance.
• Ensure projects meet utility standards and customer expectations.
• Review project scopes and ensure designs align with utility standards and construction requirements.
• Act as a technical resource for project teams and clients.
• Guide junior designers and engineers through distribution design projects.
• Review deliverables for quality and constructability.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate schedules, deliverables, resources, budgets, and client expectations.
• Identify project risks and drive issue resolution.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience supporting electric utility projects.
• Strong experience in power distribution design.
• Experience leading utility design projects or teams.
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices.
• Experience managing schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Equivalent utility industry experience will be strongly considered.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Automated Utility Design.
• Ability to mentor junior designers and engineers.

Work Environment

The role is based in the Richmond, VA area, supporting Dominion Energy programs within a fast-paced utility consulting environment. It involves a mix of client interaction, project management, and technical leadership responsibilities. The work environment is primarily office-based with a hybrid model and occasional field exposure as needed. This is a highly visible role supporting critical utility infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with project leads, engineers, designers, and utility stakeholders.

*Remote, but need to be within 2-3 hours of Richmond, VA for site visits!*

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, VA.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Ashland,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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