Associate Project Manager - Substation - Michels Power, Inc.

Overview

Associate Project Manager – Substations

Location:

Various | Full-time | Travel Required

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy, but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone charges an iPhone, cranks up the A/C, or turns on a computer, we are busy behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest, most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute the entire spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects—including the construction of transmission lines and substations, the modernization of distribution systems, and the development of both Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural disasters strike.

Our substation group plays a critical role in building and maintaining the backbone of the grid throughout the United States. From greenfield builds to brownfield upgrades, our substation teams deliver high-quality solutions that support grid reliability and future-ready infrastructure.

Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• As an Associate Project Manager (APM) – Substations, your key responsibilities are to support project execution by planning, organizing, and implementing core project management principles. You’ll work closely with project teams and the Project Manager to ensure scope, schedule, and budgets are monitored and achieved, while gaining firsthand experience in substation-specific work scopes.
• This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced field environment. Success in this position means being a dependable team player who anticipates needs, solves problems, and actively contributes to safe, successful project outcomes.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with job cost tracking and estimating software is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite project assignments, including in-field support for substation projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, field personnel, and customers.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within the company by embracing evolving responsibilities and technical challenges.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including Health, Dental, Life, HSA/FSA, Disability, 401(k), Legal and Identity Protection Plans.
• We invest in training for our employees, with a focus on safety and professional development.