Utility Project Manager Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

Are you ready to help shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join our team as a Utility Project Manager, supporting an ambitious reliability initiative focused on easement tree clearing and vegetation management. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering projects that strengthen grid performance, power communities, and advance sustainability efforts.

What You’ll Do

As a Utility Project Manager, you’ll lead and support projects that improve system reliability through effective vegetation management strategies. You will:

• Manage and coordinate easement tree clearing initiatives to meet aggressive reliability targets
• Oversee projects involving high voltage and low voltage powerlines
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient execution
• Track project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in vegetation management

Responsibilities:

• Maintain annual vegetation management work plans to ensure rights-of-way remain clear and minimize risk of system disturbances
• Oversee contractor planning and execution of tree trimming and vegetation management activities
• Plan, schedule, and assign work to contractors to ensure timely and efficient project delivery
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on work progress; proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility management with highlights of vegetation management experience
• Experience in electric or gas utilities (preferred)
• Exposure to or knowledge of vegetation management or tree trimming operations
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in developing leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with electrical systems and safety standards
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel and work onsite as needed

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

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.
As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.
We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.
If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

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 $85,000 and $145,000 annually and based on experience.
• 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

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.

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