Job Summary:
The primary duties of a Technical Project Manager II are to oversee the technical aspects of projects and be responsible for communication, schedule, budget, scope, and completion of engineering deliverables. These projects support our Microgrid offers/solutions such as low and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and distributed energy resources (DERs) manufactured at our RTP and Randleman, NC facilities.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):
- 5+ years of industry experience in technical design and Project management roles
- Bachelor’s in engineering or related field (will consider equivalent experience)
- Experience in the power industry is a plus
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to critically analyze problems and develop effective resolutions
- Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Familiar with a variety of engineering disciplines – Mechanical, Electrical,
systems, and software - Ability to quickly respond to change based on cross-functional inputs – adapting accordingly and positively
- Proficient with M.S. Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
- Experienced in using an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP systems
- Soft/interpersonal skills: communication (verbal and written), collaboration, ability to overcome roadblocks, and problem-solving.
- Be able to travel occasionally (10-15(20%) times per year)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a single point of contact between the Production Engineering Team and other project stakeholders such as Manufacturing, Construction, Procurement, and Applications Engineers
- Work closely with the DI Microgrid Engineering Disciplines, attend/schedule project-related meetings and design reviews.
- Establish internal design schedules and milestones for various Product
Development and High Visibility projects. - Coordinate closely and daily with the Production Engineering Teams for the engineering and documentation of the systems as defined in the project scope, including but not limited to record drawings and product specifications.
- Conduct Design Reviews on deliverables before release to Manufacturing – Final Signoff before production release
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. - For the most part, the work environment includes ambient room temperatures,
well-lit work areas, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office
environment. Office environment with shared spaces. Employees will also be
required to go to the manufacturing floor to gather information needed to
complete the job as necessary.
About Us:
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
Join Our Power Team!
We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
This position is not open to third party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of industry experience in technical design and project management roles
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineering disciplines
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Critical problem analysis and effective resolution skills
- Time management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and positively to cross-functional changes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems
- Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 10–15 times per year or up to 20%
- Power industry experience
- Project Management Professional certification
What We Do
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. PowerSecure provides energy solutions in the areas of distributed energy resources and energy efficiency. Distributed energy resource solutions include Interactive Distributed Generation® (iDG®), solar energy, fuel cells, energy storage and microgrid solutions. PowerSecure is a pioneer in developing distributed power systems and integration of distributed energy resources in a sophisticated microgrid, including the ability to: -Forecast electricity demand and optimize the deployment of the systems. -Provide utilities and their commercial and industrial customers with dedicated and reliable distributed energy resources. -Provide customers with the most resilient power in the industry. -Create multiple value streams to the utility and its customers through distributed energy resource management utilizing PowerSecure’s PowerControl 24/7/365 monitoring framework. The company’s energy efficiency products and services include energy efficient lighting solutions that utilize LED technologies to improve lighting quality and the design, installation, and maintenance of energy conservation measures.








