Project Manager - Electrical Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive inclusive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Project Manager in its PMO to lead electrical systems projects from design through closeout. You will develop plans, allocate resources, and guide teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You will communicate with clients, monitor budgets, and ensure high-quality outcomes across the lifecycle, with a focus on substation projects and cost analysis. This hybrid role is based in Rhode Island.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in electrical engineering, project management, or related role.
• Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation and maintenance projects.
• Substation experience required.
• Cost Analyst experience in financial data analysis, auditing on close out, detailed summation preferred.
• 6+ years experience or 3+ years plus PMP.
• Curious and active listener with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving design, implementation, maintenance, and closeout of electrical systems.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Allocate and coordinate resources (engineers, technicians, equipment, materials) to keep projects on track.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and construction teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Establish strong communication with clients, understand requirements, provide updates, address concerns.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met.

Skills

Curious listener

Resilient

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

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
• Substation experience required
• Cost Analyst experience in examining and interpreting financial data, auditing upon close out, and providing detailed summation highly 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.

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 $150,000 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.

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.