Engineering Manager, Distribution

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of distribution engineers, CAD technicians, and junior staff.

• Provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.

• Establish team goals, priorities, and objectives in alignment with organizational strategy.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee multiple distribution engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and deliverables.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact for project updates, technical clarifications, and problem resolution.

• Monitor project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and design standards.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Review, approve, and stamp engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

• Ensure designs for overhead and underground distribution systems comply with IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and local utility standards.

• Conduct system studies including load flow, fault analysis, protective device coordination, and voltage drop assessments.

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as DERs, energy storage, smart grid systems, and renewable integration.

• Lead field assessments, construction audits, and design verifications to ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.

Strategic & Process Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.

• Support organizational planning, system improvements, and distribution network modernization initiatives.

• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to inform project execution and team development.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes, resource utilization, and client satisfaction.