Project Management Consultant-Level 1 - Associate (0 - 5 Years)

Job Title: Project Management Consultant – Electrical Infrastructure

Overview

The Project Management Consultant will support the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical infrastructure and grid-related projects, including transmission, substation, and compliance-driven initiatives. This role is well suited for early-career to mid-level professionals with an electrical engineering experience or equivalent utility industry experience who are seeking to grow within large-scale utility or energy programs.

The consultant will work closely with engineering teams, operations vendors, and compliance stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with regulatory and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project execution across electrical transmission, substation, and grid compliance programs
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, milestones, and action items using MS Project and/or Smartsheet
• Coordinate with engineering, operations vendors, and compliance stakeholders to support project delivery
• Monitor project risks, issues, costs, and deliverables; assist with change management activities
• Prepare project status reports, meeting notes, and supporting documentation
• Participate in project meetings and site visits as required

Required Skills

• Project management
• Electrical transmission and distribution fundamentals
• Substations and utility construction
• Electrical engineering or power systems knowledge
• Familiarity with grid compliance and regulated utility environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in project management, engineering support, or utility/energy-related projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent power/utility industry experience
• Exposure to grid compliance programs, regulated utilities, or power infrastructure projects (transmission lines, substations, or distribution systems)
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility or NERC-related projects
• Field experience with substations or transmission assets
• Consulting or contract-based project experience

This is a Contract position based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Palm Beach Gardens,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $35 - $39