Distribution Design Manager

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are designing the grid of the future! Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers, (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient gid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working in Distribution Design with an emphasis on complex overhead and underground designs.
• Prior hands on experience performing distribution designs.
• Understanding of NESC, GO95 and NEC standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.
• Prior leadership experience whether it be formal or informal management/leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and external vendors.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to utility distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, grow and provide overall leadership and management for EPE’s Distribution Design department.
• Lead and manage the design of distribution systems for utility clients.
• Manage, develop and maintain relationships with customers and clients ranging from electric cooperatives, municipalities and utilities to generation developers and public utility commissions.
• Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients.
• Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing EPE’s engineering talent.
• Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process.
• Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Distribution Design Line of Business.
• Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work.
• Draft SOW responses for clients as needed.
• Foster creative problem solving for our clients’ most complex issues.
• Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation.
• Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support growth goals.
• Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables.
• Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building.
• Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from EPE's Project Management Office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager