Power Delivery Project Manager

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager I (PM I) who will work alongside lead engineers and account managers supporting substation engineering projects for various electric utility clients throughout the Northern United States. The PM will be part of an established team within our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division. PDS provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide.

This position supports a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of regular in-office collaboration with engineering and project management teams. This role can be performed from Walled Lake MI, Pittsburgh PA or Chicago IL, depending on the location of the selected candidate.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Leadership training

Formal Mentorship programs

Management opportunities

Learning & Development Resources

Primary Responsibilities:

Independently lead project teams to complete engineering designs of various sized electric infrastructure projects for electric utilities

Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting

Manage project costs, schedule and scope within approved limits, including the development of recovery plans when needed

Ensure contract compliance

Drive work products by coordinating and working with Engineering Leads and Managers to track and execute client deliverables

Ensure and document adherence to the quality control process

Interface directly with the client and internal management to solve issues and report progress, costs, schedule adherence and risks across a program of projects

Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel

Prepare bid documents; Develop cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal

Complete monthly invoices, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames

Identify business development opportunities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a closely related discipline is required

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant Project Management experience

Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6)

Demonstrated experience managing and reporting project financial performance, budgets, proposals, scopes and schedules

Must have the capability to plan, organize, direct, and track technical efforts on project tasks

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner

Excellent organizational and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Periodic travel (less than 2%); Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license

Hybrid office attendance (2-3 days in office, remaining days work from home) in one of the following offices: Walled Lake, MI; Pittsburgh PA; Chicago, IL

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification

Familiarity with electric power infrastructure projects and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services

Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've 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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Original Posting: November 5, 2026

For 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.