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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$100K - $120K *

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$141K - $165K *

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $156K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead the execution of high-value projects, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and compliance. Manage complex project life cycles, collaborating with teams and clients to drive success and mentor projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Pioneer the execution of complex, high-value projects, overseeing all site activities for timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery. Lead and mentor teams, managing multiple projects concurrently acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, high-value projects in diverse sectors. This role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely delivery while fostering st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Strategize the execution of complex, high-value projects, managing their entire lifecycle while ensuring compliance with standards, fostering teamwork, and driving safety leadership across various ind...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Inspire successful project execution by leading major site activities, ensuring timely, compliant delivery across multiple industries while fostering teamwork and safety at all levels...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead the execution of complex projects, ensuring safe and timely delivery while managing multiple stakeholders. Collaborate with engineering teams and oversee project lifecycle, gaining valuable exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead the execution of complex major projects, ensuring safe and timely delivery while managing multiple initiatives and collaborating with various stakeholders across diverse industries...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Drive the successful execution of complex major projects, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery while managing multiple stakeholders and leading a diverse project team across various indu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead and execute complex, high-value projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Oversee on-site project management from planning through demobilization while collaborating closel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects from installation to demobilization, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective execution while mentoring teams and collaborating across various stakeholder...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Oversee the execution of high-value projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Manage all aspects of multiple major projects, providing leadership and collaboration across teams while inte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead major projects, ensuring timely and safe execution. Manage multiple complex initiatives, interface with diverse stakeholders, and drive a culture of safety and efficiency a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing high-value projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution. Lead cross-functional teams and interface with clients in diverse industries acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.