Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Substation
Location: Washington, DC (Client Site – Penn Quarter)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 Annual Base Salary Range
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep transmission and substation experience to support high-visibility electric utility capital programs across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role leads complex infrastructure workstreams and coordinates closely with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders.
The successful candidate will bring strong utility execution experience, sound program judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a client-facing delivery environment with regular presence at client and field locations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead transmission and substation capital projects from planning through execution
• Manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk profiles
• Coordinate with utility engineering, construction, and contractor teams
• Track project performance and drive corrective actions
• Support executive reporting and program-level visibility
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in site visits and field coordination activities
• Support multi-state project coordination as required
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field required.
• Experience Level: 12+ years of utility project management experience
• Strong background in transmission and substation programs
• PMP certification required
• Experience with Exelon-family utilities preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
• Otherwise, Mid-Atlantic / Northeast utility experience preferred
• Must reside within the DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Delaware, or Baltimore footprint
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex utility capital programs
• Willingness for frequent on-site and field presence
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work
Equal Employment Opportunity
CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $140,000 – $180,000 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.