EPC Substation Project Coordinator

Snapshot of Your Day

The EPC Project Coordinator plays a key role in managing and supporting the complete lifecycle of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) activities for high-voltage substation projects across the United States. This position ensures seamless integration of technical, commercial, and logistical aspects to deliver turnkey solutions that meet Siemens Energy’s quality standards and client expectations. The coordinator will be responsible for aligning engineering deliverables with procurement schedules and construction milestones, monitoring progress, and proactively addressing risks to maintain project timelines and budgets. Acting as a central point of communication, the role facilitates collaboration among internal engineering teams, external contractors, suppliers, and clients. Additionally, the coordinator ensures strict adherence to safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations throughout all phases—from pre-construction planning and civil works to electrical installation, testing, and commissioning. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, technical understanding of substation systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project) for all phases: civil, electrical, and commissioning.

- Implement Siemens Energy’s Zero Harm safety program, conduct safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

- Lead pre-construction activities including site assessments, permitting, and constructability reviews and manage procurement of materials/subcontractor engagement for civil and electrical works.

- Coordinate testing, energization, and final acceptance of substations and ensure documentation and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

- Schedule and manage union crews, ensuring compliance with labor rules and safety standards.

- Track project costs, manage change orders, and mitigate risks to avoid overruns.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred. High School Diploma with equivalent relevant experience required.

- Experience: At least 10 years of experience in construction site management, with a must-have background in high voltage substation construction. Working knowledge of grid operations, energy storage systems (BESS), and substation controls preferred.

- Proven experience with union labor management and nationwide manpower scheduling.

- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety management on high voltage sites.

- Strong communication skills, Ability to multitask while managing simultaneous critical infrastructure construction operations.

- Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and understanding of electrical substation systems, civil works, and commissioning processes. Must also be able to read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics.

- Proficient in daily reporting, including progress updates, safety compliance, and environmental issues.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Check out this video to learn more about our Grid Technologies business https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-transmission.html

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

- Career growth and development opportunities

- Supportive work culture

- Company paid Health and wellness benefits.

- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

- 401K savings plan with company match

- Parental leave

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This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.