Distribution Group Leader

About the role

Responsible for the direct management and supervision of assigned direct reports; lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers. Oversee project workload leveling and assignments to optimize resource utilization. Monitor and analyze Group utilization data; implement corrective actions to meet KPIs. Partner with Department Leader to set and communicate annual utilization targets for employees. Ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality compliance for projects managed within the Group. Drive improvement in project KPIs (e.g., NLM, WIP) and implement best project management practices. Oversee timely invoicing and financial management of projects; effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved. Provide input into annual salary adjustments and bonus distribution processes. Collaborate with National and Area Practice Leaders on resource planning and technical priorities. Coordinate with Market Sector Leaders to identify and elevate business development and cross-selling opportunities. Communicate resource needs and workload concerns to Department Leader. Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review preliminary designs.
• Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates.
• Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables.
• Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of combined engineering and leadership experience in electric distribution engineering, preferably with utility, municipality, or consulting firms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, CYME, or similar distribution modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, NEC, RUS, and utility design standards.
• Experience with Milsoft WindMil E&A software is a plus.
• Experience with O-Calc or PLS-CADD is a plus.
• Able to specify portions of the engineering systems based on past experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to work nights and weekends as required to attend meetings or to meet demanding project schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights and weekends as required to attend meetings or to meet demanding project schedules.

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, CYME, or similar distribution modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, NEC, RUS, and utility design standards.
• Experience with Milsoft WindMil E&A software.
• Experience with O-Calc or PLS-CADD.
• Able to specify portions of the engineering systems based on past experience.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off + Holidays.

Pay

Starting at $115,000 annually.

Schedule

Nights and weekends as required to attend meetings or to meet demanding project schedules.