Electrical Engineering Project Manager Jobs

Electrical Engineering Project Managers lead the planning and delivery of complex electrical projects, coordinating technical teams, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder needs. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, where every listed job pays $100,000 or more. Roles span power systems, energy, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology.

What Electrical Engineering Project Managers Do

These professionals guide projects from early requirements and design through procurement, implementation, testing, and final handoff. They align engineering work with business goals, manage risks and resources, track milestones, and help ensure systems meet applicable safety, quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Common Responsibilities and Specialties

  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and delivery plans.
  • Coordinate electrical engineers, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee design reviews, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and testing.
  • Monitor project risks, costs, changes, and compliance requirements.
  • Communicate progress and technical decisions to clients and senior leadership.

Openings may focus on building systems, utilities, renewable energy, substations, industrial automation, data centers, transportation, or product development.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly value a degree in electrical engineering or a related field, relevant project delivery experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Depending on the role, they may seek expertise in power distribution, controls, electrical design, construction, commissioning, or industry standards. Project management credentials, professional engineering licensure, and familiarity with tools such as scheduling or design software may be preferred or required.

Find Electrical Engineering Project Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Electrical Engineering Project Manager opportunities on Ladders to discover vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare positions by industry, location, and responsibilities to find a role that matches your technical background and leadership experience.

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$110K - $130K *

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Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead initiatives from kickoff to closeout, ensuring alignment with program objectives and stakeholder expec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $200K *

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California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $111K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K *

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Omaha, NERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

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Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

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Florida, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $159K *

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Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $250K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

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New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $158K *

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Waukesha, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Washington, DCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving the execution of complex data center construction projects. Lead planning, manage resources, and optimize client service while ensuring quality and financial performance acr...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $200K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Electrical Engineering Project Manager do?question toggle

    An Electrical Engineering Project Manager plans and oversees electrical engineering projects, coordinating people, budgets, schedules, technical work, risks, and stakeholders from project definition through delivery.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Electrical Engineering Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline and experience managing engineering projects. Employers may also prefer project management credentials, professional engineering licensure, or expertise in a relevant industry or technical specialty.

  • Which industries hire Electrical Engineering Project Managers?question toggle

    Employers include utilities, energy and renewables companies, construction and engineering firms, manufacturers, transportation organizations, technology companies, and infrastructure providers.

  • How much do Electrical Engineering Project Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation varies by employer, location, experience, industry, and role scope.

  • What skills help Electrical Engineering Project Managers succeed?question toggle

    Useful skills include project planning, budget and schedule management, electrical engineering expertise, risk assessment, vendor coordination, clear communication, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.