Senior Project Manager- Distribution Communications Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead complex technical projects within Distribution Communications Engineering, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, and IT to implement critical infrastructure technologies.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience managing large, complex projects in the electric utility industry. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of distribution technologies and proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project.

Skills

• Project management
• Electric distribution
• SCADA
• Engineering management
• Budget management
• Risk mitigation
• Stakeholder management
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Operational technology
• Distribution automation
• Fiber optics
• Microwave communications
• Leadership
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospitalization plans
• HSA
• FSA

About this role

LEAD COMPLEX PROJECTS THAT HELP KEEP THE ELECTRIC GRID CONNECTED.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead technical
projects within Distribution Communications Engineering. You’ll be responsible
for delivering projects on scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating
cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, IT, and other business
areas.

This role is ideal for a project leader who understands the electric utility
environment and enjoys bringing together people, technology, and processes to
successfully deliver complex infrastructure projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead Engineering, Operations, and IT teams through planning, execution,
commissioning, and closeout.
* Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, issues,
dependencies, and change control.
* Coordinate projects involving wireless communications, SCADA/DSCADA, fiber,
microwave, radio, cellular, satellite, and related distribution technologies.
* Develop project plans, approval documentation, technical alternatives,
budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, cost, resource,
and technical challenges.
* Manage project financials, purchase orders, change requests, and projections.
* Provide clear, concise project updates to leadership, stakeholders, vendors,
and technical teams.
* Collaborate across System Operations, Engineering, IT, Security, PMO,
Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Legal, and other groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
* 10+ years of experience managing large, complex projects within the electric
distribution or utility industry.
* Strong project management knowledge across scope, schedule, cost, risk,
change, and stakeholder management.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary Engineering, Operations, IT, and/or
Operational Technology (OT) teams.
* Familiarity with electric distribution technologies such as SCADA,
distribution automation, DER, fiber, microwave, radio, cellular, satellite
communications, and device interoperability.
* Experience with Microsoft Project and Excel.
* Strong communication, leadership, organization, problem-solving, and
decision-making skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior leadership,
vendors, and other stakeholders.

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us
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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:

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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.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this
website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group 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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About ENTRUST Solutions Group

Utilities · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Lisle, Illinois