Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Project Manager II 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 has remote working capabilities but candidates should be located in or adjacent to the Poughkeepsie, NY area to be available for client-related travel as needed. This location specificity allows Leidos to best serve the localized needs of our utility clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Independently lead project teams to complete engineering design 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 five (5) + years of relevant Project Management experience
Familiarity with the electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services
Demonstrated experience understanding, planning, 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 prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, P6)
Strong MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Periodic travel may be expected (less than 5%); Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification (or intention to obtain within the first year)
Direct experience with electric power infrastructure projects
Demonstrated success with a team approach to the consulting business
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Supervisory experience
Practical experience leveraging AI for productivity, analysis, or automation

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. 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.

The opportunities at Leidos are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. Your greatest work is ahead!

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Original Posting:

April 1, 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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