Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Haddam (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end capital projects in electric utility systems across transmission, distribution, and substation assets. The role blends technical execution with strong budget and schedule control, in a hybrid work setup.

You will guide projects from initiation to commissioning, coordinating engineers, technicians, contractors, and equipment while ensuring safety, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, project management, or related role.
• Transmission line and/or substation experience required.
• Experience with electrical utilities, system design, installation, maintenance projects.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios.
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle.
• Experience with project controls (cost, schedule, reporting).
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Execution-focused with urgency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of capital projects in electric utility systems from initiation through commissioning.
• Coordinate engineers, technicians, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure construction readiness.
• Maintain budget and schedule controls, forecast performance, and address risks.
• Provide technical guidance across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Engage clients with clear communication and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Schedule control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Field orientation

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Project controls (cost, schedule, reporting)

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital projects within electric utility systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation assets. This role leads delivery from project initiation through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on technical execution, constructability, cost and schedule control, and risk management. This is a hybrid role.

We have opportunities available in the New England region

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the center of electric utility project delivery, developing and executing comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You will translate engineering design into safe, efficient, and executable field work, coordinating engineers, technicians, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure construction readiness and seamless project progression.

You will provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, driving alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure high-quality outcomes.

A key focus of this role is maintaining strict control over budget and schedule, including monitoring expenditures, forecasting performance, and proactively addressing risks or deviations.

Strong client engagement is essential, you will establish clear communication channels, understand client requirements, provide transparent updates, and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

The ideal candidate brings deep utility project experience and a proven ability to deliver technically complex projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role
• 10 years experience or greater
• Transmission line and/or Substation experience needed
• Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation, and maintenance projects
• Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios
• Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle (stage gate processes, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning)
• Experience with project controls (cost, schedule, reporting)
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required
• Execution Focus: Drives projects forward with urgency, accountability, and disciplined follow-through
• Problem Solving: Anticipates challenges and resolves issues before they impact delivery
• Field Orientation: Comfortable operating in both office and construction environments
• Communication: Clear, direct communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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!
• Collaborative: When we all succeed, we’re better for it!

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 $155,000 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.