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Principal Transmission & Substation Project Manager

ENTRUST Solutions Group
South Lake Tahoe, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2025
Join a team that’s powering the future. We’re seeking a seasoned Transmission & Substation Project Manager to lead transformative infrastructure projects that shape the energy landscape across North America. If you’re a strategic thinker, a proven leader, and passionate about delivering high-impact solutions, we want to hear from you.

  • 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:
    • $1B infrastructure upgrade programs
    • Cross-state transmission line development
    • Integrated transmission and substation rebuilds
  • Own project success with full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with utility clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving energy demands.
  • Inspire cross-functional teams through clear communication, inclusive leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
Basic Qualifications

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

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

https://entrustsol.com/careers/

Who We Are

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000 strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

Benefits & Salary

  • This position pays between $165,000 and $205,000 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.

In Return For Top Talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group Offers

  • Generous paid time off and benefits
  • 401(k) retirement program with a company match
  • Career development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedule

In this role, you are enabled to be at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and utilizing tools such as, Microsoft Copilot, bespoke AI workflow tools, and an IT team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance our operations and drive efficiency. All employees can engage with the Digital Transformation Team to support the integration of new tools and following employee ideas to drive success for the business.

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

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

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.

Salary : $165,000 - $205,000

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