Distribution Section Manager

About the role

In the role of Distribution Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Administer administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferably Electrical, but other degrees will be taken into consideration along with background and experience.
• A Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• A license/certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with industry software including: CYMCAP, ETAP, EasyPower, Polywater Pull Planner, PLS-CADD, Spida Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.
• 4+ years of distribution design experience including planning studies, coordination studies, wiring sizing, and a general understanding of constructability.
• 10+ years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience.
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• A self-driven and motivated individual who can network, generate new work, recruit, and grow a team.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• A Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferably Electrical, but other degrees will be taken into consideration along with background and experience.
• A Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• A license/certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with industry software including: CYMCAP, ETAP, EasyPower, Polywater Pull Planner, PLS-CADD, Spida Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.
• 4+ years of distribution design experience including planning studies, coordination studies, wiring sizing, and a general understanding of constructability.
• 10+ years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience.
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• A self-driven and motivated individual who can network, generate new work, recruit, and grow a team.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• A Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Paid holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time Employee Status: Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Apr 24, 2026

Company Beliefs

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.