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Sr Project Manager - DER Interconnection

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $100,800–$100,800🗓 2026-05-28 → 2026-09-30

Core

Manage transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects for utility interconnection and infrastructure development.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Energy Infrastructure)

Builds

Transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction projects; new technology programs; IT and organizational initiatives.

Domain

Energy Utility / Power Grid / DER Interconnection

Required skills

Project management, budget management, schedule management, scope management, stakeholder communication, team leadership, resource allocation, change management, requirements engineering, project reporting, financial analysis, vendor management, regulatory agency interaction, real estate management, environmental analysis, quality assurance.

Preferred skills

DER (Distributed Energy Resources) experience, Solar experience, Battery storage experience, Master's degree in engineering or Business Administration, PMP certification, Professional Engineer License.

Technologies

Project management tools, Utility design/planning/construction systems

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams through business case and capital approval processes; manage project costs, schedules, and scope to stay within approved limits; interface with external and internal stakeholders including senior management and regulatory officials; coach and lead team members to ensure task completion; identify and obtain project team resources; ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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