Distribution Design Manager / Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients
• Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing EPE’s engineering talent
• Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process
• Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Distribution Design Line of Business
• Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work
• Draft SOW responses for clients as needed
• Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients’ most complex issues
• Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation
• Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support growth goals
• Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables
• Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building
• Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from EPE's Project Management Office

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years experience working in Distribution Design with an emphasis on complex overhead and underground designs
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Prior hands on experience performing distribution designs
• Understanding of NESC, GO95 and NEC standards
• Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
• Prior leadership experience whether it be formal or informal management/leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and external vendors
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to utility distribution systems