Location: Bay Area, CA

Type of Employment: Contract - 12 months

Role & Responsibilities:

· Conduct technical and financial feasibility assessments for new electric transmission and substation projects.

· Develop preliminary project scopes, schedules, budgets, and prioritization strategies to inform go/no-go decisions.

· Identify site constraints, permitting pathways, and regulatory considerations.

· Prepare initial project plans including timelines, resource allocations, and cost estimates.

· Collaborate with engineering, procurement, environmental, and construction teams to refine project requirements.

· Facilitate communication and alignment among internal departments, external vendors, regulatory agencies, and utility clients.

· Assemble and deliver comprehensive project development packages—including scope documentation, risk assessments, schedule baselines, and cost estimates—for handoff to the execution team.

· Ensure all development activities meet technical, environmental, and compliance standards.

· Track project progress against planning benchmarks and implement adjustments as needed.

· Lead stakeholder meetings and ensure transparent reporting of risks, changes, and performance metrics.

· Support contract administration and oversee vendor coordination throughout the development phase.

· Identify lessons learned and opportunities to enhance project development processes.

· Champion values of safety, accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

Qualifications / Requirements:

· Minimum 5 years of experience in utility or energy project development, preferably within electric transmission or substation environments.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.

· PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

· Proficiency in feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, SAP)

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

· Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.