Project Manager, Traction Power

We are looking for a Project Manager, Traction Power in our Sacramento, CA office.

This role is responsible for managing electrical systems throughout the project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and operational handover.

The ideal candidate will combine strong project management expertise with technical knowledge of power systems, substations, medium-voltage distribution, utility coordination, and complex infrastructure delivery.

The Impact You’ll Make (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead the delivery of traction power, medium voltage, and auxiliary power systems through design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and operational handover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, change management activities, and stakeholder engagement for electrical infrastructure work packages.
• Coordinate interfaces between power systems, utilities, SCADA, communications, signaling, facilities, operations, and other project disciplines.
• Manage utilities, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee the integration and delivery of substations, utility interconnections, medium-voltage distribution systems, power monitoring, protection systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Support permitting, utility coordination, regulatory approvals, energization readiness, and compliance activities required for system implementation and operation.
• Lead construction oversight, testing, commissioning, defect resolution, operational readiness, and final system acceptance activities.

The Expertise You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience delivering power systems, electrical infrastructure, utility, medium-voltage, transportation, or industrial projects.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading complex infrastructure, utility, energy, or transportation programs.
• Proven experience managing electrical systems through design, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and operational acceptance.
• Experience with substations, medium-voltage distribution systems, utility interconnections, protective relays, SCADA systems, power monitoring systems, or related electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of power system integration, utility coordination, construction delivery, and multidisciplinary project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, utilities, suppliers, budgets, schedules, permitting requirements, and stakeholder coordination on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Why You'll Thrive at Egis

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Compensation & Pay Transparency

At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Anticipated Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $240,000 annually.

We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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