Project Manager - Electrical Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group; North Smithfield (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Retirement program with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Project Manager in Rhode Island to lead and manage projects involving electrical systems design, implementation, and maintenance. The role requires strong electrical engineering knowledge and solid cost and project management skills to deliver on time and within budget.

You'll develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, guide engineering teams, maintain client communications, and monitor expenditures, with a hybrid work arrangement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 6+ years experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation and maintenance projects.
• Transmission line and Substation experience preferred.
• Cost Analyst experience in examining and interpreting financial data, auditing upon close out, and providing detailed summation preferred.
• PMP certification or 3 years’ experience plus PMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving electrical systems design, implementation, maintenance and closeout.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones and timelines.
• Allocate and coordinate resources including engineers, technicians, equipment and materials.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain strong client communications and monitor budgets and expenditures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP

Job description

A Project Manager in the project management office will lead and manage projects that involve the design, implementation, maintenance, and closeout of electrical systems and solutions. Your role will require strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, as well as effective cost management and project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Your day will involve developing comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You’ll allocate and coordinate resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track.

You’ll provide technical guidance and expertise to engineering and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Establishing strong communication channels with clients will be key, as you’ll need to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns. Additionally, you’ll monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets.

This is role is hybrid for Rhode Island area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role
• Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation, and maintenance projects
• Transmission line and Substation experience preferred
• Cost Analyst experience in examining and interpreting financial data, auditing upon close out, and providing detailed summation preferred.
• 6 years experience or greater or 3 years’ experience plus PMP
• Curious and active listener: You have a deep hunger to learn, coupled with a willingness to think outside the box. You ask a lot of questions. You recognize there is a difference between “hearing” and “listening.
• Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes
• Detail oriented: The little things matter!

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 $120,000 and $140,000 annually and is an exempt position.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) 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.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

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.