Engineering Manager, Distribution
Manager of Engineering, Distribution | Hybrid
Locations: Texas, Florida, and North Carolina
The Opportunity
A growing engineering and infrastructure consulting organization is seeking a Manager of Engineering, Distribution to lead and expand its distribution engineering operations while overseeing project delivery, team performance, client relationships, and regional business development initiatives.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced utility engineering professional who enjoys building teams, developing client relationships, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall success of a regional distribution engineering business, balancing technical oversight, staff development, project execution, and strategic growth initiatives.
About the Organization
Our client is an established engineering consulting firm with decades of experience supporting utility infrastructure projects across the United States. The organization has built a strong reputation for safety, client service, technical excellence, and long-term partnerships. Continued growth throughout the power delivery sector has created an opportunity for a proven leader to help expand and strengthen its distribution engineering practice.
What You'll Do
Engineering Leadership
- Lead and develop regional distribution engineering teams
- Foster a culture centered around technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff
- Establish team goals, priorities, and operational objectives
- Ensure teams have the resources and support needed for successful project delivery
Business & Client Development
- Help grow the distribution engineering business within your region
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and key stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for new work, expanded services, and long-term partnerships
- Support business planning, forecasting, and strategic growth initiatives
- Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and business development activities
Operational & Project Oversight
- Provide high-level oversight of distribution engineering projects
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
- Oversee scope development, scheduling, resource allocation, and change management
- Monitor project performance and financial outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering operations
Quality & Technical Excellence
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes
- Support implementation of engineering standards and best practices
- Evaluate technologies, processes, and tools that improve project delivery
- Ensure compliance with applicable utility standards and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Required
- 12+ years of engineering experience supporting utility, consulting, or power delivery organizations
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and delivery
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Preferred
- Utility consulting or electric utility experience
- Project management experience
- Business development and client management experience
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong understanding of electric distribution systems and utility operations
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Lead a Growing Business
- Opportunity to directly influence the growth and direction of an expanding distribution engineering practice
High-Visibility Leadership
- Significant exposure to executive leadership, major utility clients, and strategic business decisions
Entrepreneurial Environment
- Ability to make decisions, drive change, and build successful teams within a growing organization
Strong Utility Market Presence
- Support critical infrastructure projects focused on reliability, grid modernization, system expansion, and capital improvement programs
Long-Term Advancement Potential
- Clear path toward senior operational and executive leadership opportunities
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Strong retirement benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Education assistance programs
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Flexible benefits offerings
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