Principal Transmission & Substation Project Manager

Overview

Lead transmission & substation projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• transmission lines
• substation upgrades
• capital projects
• portfolio management
• client collaboration
• team leadership

Tasks

-Collaborate with utility clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving energy demands. -Lead major capital projects involving transmission lines up to 500kV and complex substation upgrades, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality delivery. -Manage project portfolios that may include: -Inspire cross-functional teams through clear communication, inclusive leadership, and a commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• pmp
• primavera p6
• unifier
• pmi
• transmission
• 12+ years

What You Bring

-Integrated transmission and substation rebuilds -PMP certification or advanced degree in Project Management strongly preferred. -Own project success with full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder satisfaction. -Deep understanding of PMI principles and best practices. -Proven track record managing large-scale, complex electric transmission and substation projects autonomously. -12+ years of experience in the utility sector, with preference for candidates with 15–20+ years in electric transmission and substation leadership. -Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Unifier for schedule, budget, and workflow management.

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Benefits

-Flexible work schedule -Tuition reimbursement -Generous paid time off and benefits -May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company. -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. -This position pays between $165,000 and $205,000 annually and is an exempt position. -Career development programs -Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. -401(k) retirement program with a company match -$1B+ infrastructure upgrade programs

About Entrust Solutions Group

-From a single Midwest office, the company has evolved into a powerhouse of engineering innovation. -Clients in ENERGY and UTILITY rely on its expertise in substation design, SCADA, grid modernization, pipeline integrity, and broadband engineering. -They deliver standout projects such as pipeline expansion bridges, wastewater corrosion control, boiler efficiency upgrades, and substation rebuilds. -Backed by strategic acquisitions of Spectrum Engineering, FiberRise, Kestrel, G2, and others, it offers end-to-end solutions across power, pipeline, telecom, and broadband.

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