Project Lead Jobs in Kansas

INTRODUCTION

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Substation Project Manager. This position provides an opportunity to join Westwood’s Power Division team. This position will be highly impactful in the growth of our power delivery business, the substation service group, and will be an opportunity for individuals to expand from singular project management into client account management and development.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Substation Project Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of substation engineering and design projects. This role will oversee project execution, client communication, financial performance, and resource coordination while supporting business development and client account growth initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of utility substation projects ranging from 12kV distribution substations to 500kV transmission substations.
• Manage the engineering, schedule, quality, and financial performance of multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop project execution plans, staffing forecasts, and budget projections.
• Establish project scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including physical design, protection & control, civil/site and structural resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact as required for assigned utility, developer or EPC clients.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, fee estimates, and statements of qualifications.
• Review backlog, utilization, revenue, work-in-process, accounts receivable, and project profitability metrics.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers, designers, and project team members.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 4+ years of experience in utility substation engineering, design, or project management.
• Experience managing engineering projects for electric utility clients.
• Understanding of physical design, protection & control, grounding, relay applications, and equipment specifications.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience leading projects with utilities for AIS and/or GIS substations.

ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood 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. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.