Engineering Manager, Distribution

Role Overview

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering
• 10 years of experience in distribution engineering, including project management and 3 years of prior leadership experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience with multiple utility standards preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
• Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
• Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
• Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
• Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
• Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc.
• Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
• Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers!
• Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
• Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
• Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
• Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.