Project Manager - Electric Distribution

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 oneoff 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 forThis 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, jointuse 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 DOTdriven relocations tied to roadway and infrastructure improvements

These programs are longterm, fastmoving, 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 longterm 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  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 workPMP 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.…