Sr. Project Manager - Power Systems
Senior project manager overseeing customer-facing MV/LV/DC power systems projects (largely data centers) across North America, from order intake through engineering, manufacturing, delivery, commissioning, and handover. Hybrid role in Plano, TX, coordinating electrical engineering, suppliers, compliance (NEC, UL/ETL/CSA), and stakeholders in the U.S. and Japan.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum of nine (9) years of project management experience
- At least six (6) years in electrical/power systems or power distribution projects in the data center market
- Experience managing customer-facing projects from order intake through engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and handover
- Strong understanding of MV/LV power systems, DC systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, and distribution systems in the data center
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (single-line diagrams, schematics), specifications, and contracts
- Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication
- Experience coordinating permitting, inspections, AHJ approvals, and compliance processes
- Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and electrical safety standards
Nice to have
- Experience with data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Experience with modular/prefabricated power systems (skids, packaged substations, containerized solutions)
- Familiarity with NRTL certification processes (UL, ETL, CSA) and field evaluation
- Experience working with hyperscalers, colocation providers, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants
- Experience with grid interconnection, utility coordination, or backup/bridge power systems
- Familiarity with energy systems, including gas engine generators, battery systems, or hybrid power solutions
- Experience with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, SAP, Salesforce, etc.)
- PMP certification, OSHA certification, or similar qualifications
Full description
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Sr. Project Manager – Power Systems to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Plano, Texas, location.
ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA):
For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services is tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors.
Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.
SCOPE:
The Sr. Project Manager, Power Systems, is responsible for managing customer-facing power systems projects in North America, including medium-voltage (MV), low-voltage (LV), and DC power systems, from order intake through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and final handover. This role serves as the primary project interface among customers, data center operators, consultants, EPC contractors, electrical contractors, and internal teams. The Sr. Project Manager ensures effective coordination of electrical engineering, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver customer-specific power solutions aligned with cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements. The Sr. Project Manager manages project scope, schedule, budget, risks, change orders, documentation, stakeholder communication, and overall execution performance to ensure safe, compliant, timely, and profitable project delivery. This role also coordinates with responsible stakeholders to support permitting, inspections, AHJ approval/acceptance, regulatory compliance, electrical safety standards (NEC/NFPA), UL/ETL/CSA/NRTL certification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and final turnover for power delivery systems in mission-critical environments such as data centers. This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives.
The ideal candidate will have at least nine (9) years of project management experience with at least six 6 years in electrical/power systems or power distribution projects in the data center market.MHIA regrets that it cannot sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Project Management & Stakeholder Interface
- Manage end-to-end execution of power delivery projects (MV/LV/DC systems) in North America, from order intake through final handover.
- Serve as the primary project interface with customers, data center operators, EPC contractors, electrical contractors, consultants, and internal teams.