Project Manager - Electric Distribution

Socket.dev; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead electric distribution design programs. You will oversee a steady pipeline, collaborating with utility stakeholders and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to client standards.

The role emphasizes program-based management, portfolio leadership, and growth of the client account, with mentorship for junior PMs and technical leads to shape strategy and amplify

Qualifications

• PM experience supporting electric distribution or utility infrastructure
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget in a consulting or utility-facing environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with utility clients
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and keep work moving in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in forecasting and financial management, especially in Fixed Fee and Unitized platforms
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and technical innovations

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of electric distribution design projects and programs, including overhead and underground work, system upgrades, and modernization efforts
• Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, building trusted relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery
• Coordinate work across designers, engineers, and technical leads, ensuring teams have clear priorities and direction
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, fee tracking, and change management
• Ensure work complies with industry and client standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support permitting and third‑party coordination efforts (municipalities, DOTs, joint‑use utilities) as needed
• Provide construction support and help resolve design‑related issues during build
• For Senior PMs: mentor other PMs and technical leads, help shape program strategy, and support growth of the client account

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Cross-functional coordination

Forecasting & finance

Stakeholder management

Job description

As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead electric distribution design and engineering programs supporting local utility distribution system. This is a program‑based role, not a one‑off project position—you’ll oversee a steady pipeline of distribution work that keeps the electric grid reliable, modern, and ready for future demand.

You’ll partner closely with utility stakeholders, internal engineering and design teams, and external agencies to deliver high‑quality work—on time, on budget, and in line with client standards.

What you’ll be responsible for

This role blends project delivery, client partnership, and team leadership.

• Lead a portfolio of electric distribution design projects and programs, including overhead and underground work, system upgrades, and modernization efforts
• Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, building trusted relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery
• Coordinate work across designers, engineers, and technical leads, ensuring teams have clear priorities and direction
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, fee tracking, and change management
• Ensure work complies with industry and client standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support permitting and third‑party coordination efforts (municipalities, DOTs, joint‑use utilities) as needed
• Provide construction support and help resolve design‑related issues during build
• For Senior PMs: mentor other PMs and technical leads, help shape program strategy, and support growth of the client account

The types of programs you’ll support

Your work may span several ongoing distribution initiatives, such as:

• High‑volume distribution design programs (repeatable work with defined standards and workflows)
• Voltage Optimization (VO) initiatives focused on system performance and efficiency
• Distribution Automation (DA) projects, including device upgrades and grid modernization
• Municipality‑and DOT‑driven relocations tied to roadway and infrastructure improvements

These programs are long‑term, fast‑moving, and highly collaborative—ideal for PMs who enjoy structure, variety, and visible impact.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy managing multiple projects at once in a program environment
• Are comfortable balancing client expectations, internal delivery, and financial performance
• Like working closely with technical teams without needing to be the technical designer yourself
• Value clear processes, strong standards, and continuous improvement
• Want to build long‑term client relationships rather than jumping from project to project

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Project management experience supporting electric distribution or utility infrastructure programs, or other engineering/construction related spaces
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget in a consulting or utility‑facing environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with utility clients
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and keep work moving in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proficiency in forecasting and financial management, especially in a Fixed Fee and Unitized platform.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and technical innovations.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working with large electric utilities
• Familiarity with distribution design workflows, permitting, and construction support
• Experience managing program‑based or unitized work
• PMP or similar certification

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.

Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers.

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ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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