EN Engineering

Senior Project Manager - Electrical Utilities

EN Engineering$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering or project management
  • Experience specifically in transmission lines and substations
  • Familiarity with electrical utilities and system projects
  • Proven track record of managing capital projects and portfolios
  • Strong understanding of the utility project lifecycle
  • Experience with project controls including cost and schedule reporting
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of capital projects from initiation to commissioning
  • Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, and timelines
  • Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and contractors for construction readiness
  • Provide ongoing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle
  • Maintain strict oversight on budget and schedule, monitoring expenditures
  • Establish effective communication channels with clients and stakeholders
  • Proactively address risks and resolve project issues

Benefits

  • Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Generous paid time off and retirement program with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Flexible working schedules to balance personal and professional life
Full 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 Atlanta, GA area

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!

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

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.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

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About EN Engineering

EN Engineering is a utility services firm that specializes in engineering, automation, and integrity management solutions. The company provides services to the energy, utility, and industrial markets. EN Engineering has a team of experienced professionals who provide innovative solutions to clients across the United States. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to its clients. EN Engineering has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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Size
1,200 employees
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Founded
1998

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