Location: Markham, Ontario

Hybrid: 3-4 days a week onsite

Contract: 12 months (extension to 18 months)

Pay Rate: $50-55

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Project Manager (Grid Automation) for a top energy/utility technology client. This individual will oversee a portfolio of grid automation projects—ranging from protection relays and substation/distribution automation to monitoring/diagnostics and systems & services—ensuring safe, high-quality delivery that meets schedule, scope, and financial targets. The ideal candidate is confident acting as the primary customer-facing lead, excels at cross-functional coordination with engineering, finance, procurement, and contract teams, and brings a proactive approach to risk management, forecasting, and governance.

This is an excellent chance to contribute to modernising and strengthening electrical grid reliability and resilience across North America.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree (accredited university/college)
- 5+ years’ experience in electricity grid engineering or project management
- Project management experience (utility sector strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of Digital Substation, Protection & Control,



Protection Relays, Substation/Distribution Automation
- Ability/willingness to travel up to 20% across North America

Must be able to travel to both the US and Canada

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- PMP certification
- Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering)
- Experience managing customer-facing projects in Transmission, Distribution, and/or Industrial markets
- Knowledge of Digital Substation, Protection & Control, Protection Relays, Substation/Distribution Automation
- Experience in monitoring/diagnostics and systems & services project portfolios
- Strong contract/commercial exposure (contractual terms, contract execution)
- Experience working in multicultural environments (expatriate experience preferred)
- Strong influencing/negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency with project management tools, procedures, and governance frameworks

*We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

📌 Sr Project Manager - GRID (Markham)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Markham