Senior Project Manager- Distribution Communications Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. ENTRUST Solutions Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
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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.
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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.
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