Senior Level Utility Manager Jobs
Senior level utility manager jobs call for professionals who set operational direction, own infrastructure outcomes, and lead the teams and projects that keep essential services running. Hiring concentrates across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with 50% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like HDR, CARIAN, and Exponent hiring at this level now.
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Strengthen the Systems That Power Communities as Sr. Project Manager, Electric Utility Distribution — Electric Utility Distribution Systems
What does it take to deliver reliable electric service in an increasingly complex energy landscape? Are you motivated by the opportunity to help utilities modernize infrastructure, improve system resilience, and prepare for future growth? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Electric Utility Distribution to join our Electric Distribution Team in Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX. In this strategic role, you will oversee initiatives that enhance the performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability of electric distribution systems. From infrastructure upgrades and system expansions to resiliency and storm-hardening efforts, you will guide projects that help utilities optimize critical assets, improve service delivery, and support the evolving needs of the communities they serve.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all aspects of electric distribution project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
- Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
- Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
- Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
- Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
- Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including 8 years of project management experience required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, project planning, and scheduling software with knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
- Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Ability to travel as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why You'll Love It Here
- Lead infrastructure programs that enhance reliability, strengthen resiliency, and improve utility service for customers and communities
- Collaborate with experienced utility and engineering professionals to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful results
COMPENSATION
Salary Range
$150,000 - $165,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT
At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Join Us
Strengthen the Systems That Power Communities as Sr. Project Manager, Electric Utility Distribution — Electric Utility Distribution Systems
What does it take to deliver reliable electric service in an increasingly complex energy landscape? Are you motivated by the opportunity to help utilities modernize infrastructure, improve system resilience, and prepare for future growth? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Electric Utility Distribution to join our Electric Distribution Team in Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX. In this strategic role, you will oversee initiatives that enhance the performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability of electric distribution systems. From infrastructure upgrades and system expansions to resiliency and storm-hardening efforts, you will guide projects that help utilities optimize critical assets, improve service delivery, and support the evolving needs of the communities they serve.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all aspects of electric distribution project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
- Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
- Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
- Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
- Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
- Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including 8 years of project management experience required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, project planning, and scheduling software with knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
- Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Ability to travel as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why You'll Love It Here
- Lead infrastructure programs that enhance reliability, strengthen resiliency, and improve utility service for customers and communities
- Collaborate with experienced utility and engineering professionals to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful results
COMPENSATION
Salary Range
$150,000 - $165,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT
At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Level Utility Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level utility manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned large-scale utility operations end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating a history of regulatory compliance, capital project leadership, and cross-functional team management gives you a clear edge. Certifications in asset management, water or energy systems, or public works operations strengthen your profile, and experience mentoring junior staff signals the leadership readiness these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level utility managers?
Companies hiring senior level utility managers right now include HDR, CARIAN, and Exponent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from municipal utilities, regional energy providers, water and wastewater authorities, and infrastructure engineering firms managing long-term service contracts.
Are there remote senior level utility manager jobs?
Yes, though most senior utility manager roles involve significant on-site responsibility. About 50% of senior level utility manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to concentrate in regulatory oversight, planning, or consulting functions rather than direct operations management. Candidates targeting flexible arrangements should filter specifically for those role types.
What makes a utility manager role senior level?
Senior level utility manager roles are defined by scope and accountability. You are expected to own operational strategy across a system or region, manage budgets and capital plans independently, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop the managers or technicians below you. These roles go beyond executing tasks and require you to set standards, resolve escalated problems, and represent the utility function in leadership conversations.
Which industries hire the most senior level utility managers?
Senior Level utility manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, regulated infrastructure that demands experienced leadership to maintain reliability, meet compliance obligations, and manage aging or expanding systems.