Associate Project Manager – Electrical Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in New Canaan, CT, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to help deliver Major Project initiatives in energy infrastructure. You will coordinate initiation, planning, design progression, construction readiness, and closeout activities, working closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory teams.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid engineering background and a passion for project management, early in career or growing into leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in utility/construction projects.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and safety standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of complex electrical utility projects
• Collaborate across engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory teams
• Track project progress and assist with documentation, permitting, and compliance
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and stakeholder communications

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Are you ready to help shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join our team as an Associate Project Manager (APM) supporting Major Project initiatives. You’ll play a vital role in delivering innovative utility projects that power communities and promote sustainability. The APM supports the delivery of electrical utility capital projects by coordinating project initiation, planning, design progression, construction readiness, and closeout activities.

We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in electrical engineering and a passion for project management. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to grow into a leadership role, this position offers hands‑on experience with transmission, distribution, substation, underground, and grid modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of complex electrical utility projects
• Collaborate across engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory teams
• Track project progress and assist with documentation, permitting, and compliance
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and stakeholder communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in utility/construction projects
• Familiarity with electrical systems and safety standards
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel and work onsite as needed

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end‑to‑end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary

• This position pays between $90,000 and $110,000 annually and is an exempt position.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.