Distribution Engineering Manager

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•West Henrietta, NY

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineering Manager to join their team. This role is primarily responsible for managing supervisors and staff of technical designers and engineers who develop engineering designs, cost estimates, and communicate technical information to clients. The manager will evaluate staff performance, ensure quality standards are met, and maintain compliance with client procedures, design standards, and regulatory requirements. This position may involve collaboration with engineers on distribution, substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design projects. Westwood offers a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services.

Requirements

8 to 10-yrs experience w/ B.S in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET accredited university OR 7-8yrs experience w/ M.S in an Engineering Discipline.
4+ yrs of Supervisory Experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD, SAP, ACRFM, and all Avangrid Systems and Standards.
Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked by staff.
Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Distribution facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards.
Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project).

Nice To Haves

EIT with the ability to become registered PECYME
Professional Engineering License
Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
Experience providing technical direction for a department/organization in field of expertise.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering teams across Avangrid, providing direction, support, and QA/QC.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, collaboration and inclusivity encouraging innovation, teamwork, and quality.
Oversee the execution and delivery of departmental goals.
Develop and implement individual and departmental corrective actions that align with organizational goals and objectives.
Identify opportunities for departmental improvements, innovation, and process improvements within the engineering teams.
Oversee technical guidance and support that is being given to engineering teams, ensuring appropriate departmental growth.
Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development needs for all team members.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, effectively communicating project status, risks, and technical insights.
Collaborate with cross-disciple department managers to align efforts with business goals.
Review and manage budgets for engineering projects ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Accurately QA/QC engineer/technician designs for competency and standard adherence.
Assess current project load and resource utilization to assemble a resource plan for hiring needs.
Contribute to company growth and business development by identifying opportunities to expand operational presence within assigned regions to further support overall business goals.
Work directly with clients to assess needs and determine solutions.