Distribution Department Manager, PE

Distribution Department Manager, PE Company Summary: We are a multidisciplinary engineering firm dedicated to designing innovative infrastructure solutions that support energy, transportation, and community development. Our firm is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to professional growth. We serve clients across the utility, renewable energy, higher education, and industrial sectors, with a focus on sustainable, future-forward engineering. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and licensed Distribution Group Manager (PE) to lead a team of engineers specializing in electrical utility distribution systems. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing medium-voltage (4kV-34kV) underground and overhead distribution projects, ensuring successful delivery of reliability, capacity, and relocation work for investor-owned utilities, campuses, and developers. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background combined with proven experience in managing teams, driving proposals, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring operational and financial performance. Key Responsibilities: Team & Project Leadership Direct and manage a group of electrical engineers and designers across multiple utility distribution projects Assign project teams based on skill sets and workload availability to ensure delivery of quality and timely results Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and performance evaluations for group members Ensure adherence to quality control procedures and engineering standards Project Execution & Financials Lead large-scale distribution projects including capacity expansions, network centers, relocations, and reliability upgrades Manage group productivity, staff billability, and project profitability Perform independent technical reviews on deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance Coordinate with civil and structural teams on cross-disciplinary project scopes Client Engagement & Proposal Management Serve as a client-facing leader for complex distribution projects, maintaining high standards for satisfaction and communication Lead or contribute to the development of technical and pricing proposals for key accounts Present proposals and technical plans to clients and stakeholders Identify and mitigate project risks and support strategic growth opportunities Process Improvement & Growth Promote continuous improvement across engineering practices, tools, and templates Drive knowledge-sharing and internal training for junior engineers Contribute to departmental planning, staffing strategy, and leadership succession Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; MSEE preferred Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required MBA or PMP certification is a plus Minimum of 20 years of experience in electrical utility distribution engineering (4kV-34kV) Proven experience managing engineering teams and overseeing large utility or campus distribution projects Strong understanding of underground and overhead utility design, permitting, and construction practices Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentation and proposal development Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to mentor and grow engineering talent Preferred Experience: Experience working with investor-owned utilities (IOUs) or major private developers Familiarity with utility software such as AutoCAD, GIS-based systems, CYME, or Milsoft Experience supporting or designing renewable energy infrastructure (e.g., solar, wind, battery storage) Compensation & Benefits: Base salary: $180,000 - $200,000 , commensurate with experience 401(k) with company match and employee stock ownership Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Continuing education and licensure reimbursement Parental leave, wellness programs, volunteer time off, and more

Created: 2026-03-04