Project Manager Electric Utilities
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Job Location:
Tacoma, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 72150 - 130425
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Strategic Program Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions this role you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting a large electric utility client. You will work with a diverse blend of Capital Transmission/Substation projects in the Pacific Northwestern US.
This position requires periodic travel to client offices and project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest so ideal candidates will be located in the Western Unites States. This allows us to best serve our localized utility clients as needed.
Successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced agile and diverse working environment. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities including:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Leadership training & Management opportunities
- Formal Mentorship programs
- Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
- Technical Upskilling programs
As a Project Manager in our Strategic Program Consulting group youll play a role in driving creative project management solutions for Leidos utility customers. You can expect to:
- Lead electric utility project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors - including Engineering Construction Permitting Siting Environmental Cost Controls and Scheduling functions - to deliver comprehensive capital transmission substation projects for electric utility clients.
- Support the implementation of utility technologies
- Take ownership of overall portfolio performance including cost schedule and scope management
- Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues report progress and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
- Mentor and develop project management staff fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
- Manage monthly client invoicing accruals and accounts receivable processes
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standards
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders including clients project teams subcontractors and support personnel
- Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
- This role is remote in nature however periodic travel to client sites will be required so candidates should be available for travel as needed
What youll bring to the table (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Finance or related field
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive Project Management or Operations experience within the Electric Utility Industry; Previous Experience as a Project Manager directly at an electric utility is preferred
- Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects is required
- Direct experience working with electric power infrastructure projects
- Supervisory experience including team building and talent acquisition
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team development
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to travel periodically as required
- Previous experience working with AEP is preferred
You Might Also Have:
- PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
- Switch Order Management (SOM) Expereince Distribution Project Management experience
- Prior experience in a leadership position
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
- Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools
At Leidos we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. Weve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities over 160 municipals/cooperatives and were continuing to expand our reach. Plus weve got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
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Were not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. Were looking for people who break limits ask hard questions and dont wait to be told whats next. At Leidos were not following the roadmap were redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 5 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $72150.00 - $130425.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Engineering Support
- HR Development
- Access Control System
- B2C
- Asset
- Corporate Risk Management
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
