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Distribution Group Leader

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verdantas logoVerdantas · Grand Rapids, MI
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the direct management and supervision of assigned direct reports; lead, mentor, and help grow a team of engineers and designers.
  • Oversee project workload leveling and assignments to optimize resource utilization.
  • Monitor and analyze Group utilization data; implement corrective actions to meet KPIs.
  • Partner with Department Leader to set and communicate annual utilization targets for employees.
  • Ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality compliance for projects managed within the Group.
  • Drive improvement in project KPIs (e.g., NLM, WIP) and implement best project management practices.
  • Oversee timely invoicing and financial management of projects; effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions to obstacles, and ensure client goals are achieved.
  • Provide input into annual salary adjustments and bonus distribution processes.
  • Collaborate with National and Area Practice Leaders on resource planning and technical priorities.
  • Coordinate with Market Sector Leaders to identify and elevate business development and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Communicate resource needs and workload concerns to Department Leader.
  • Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure a positive relationship and growth opportunities.
  • Prepare and review preliminary designs.
  • Prepare proposals, including budgetary estimates.
  • Lead the development of plans, specifications, studies, estimates, material lists, and other deliverables.
  • Ensure team adherence to QA/QC program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 10+ years of combined engineering and leadership experience in electric distribution engineering, preferably with utility, municipality, or consulting firms
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, CYME, or similar distribution modeling tools
  • Strong knowledge of NESC, NEC, RUS, and utility design standards
  • Experience with Milsoft WindMil E&A software is a plus
  • Experience with O-Calc or PLS-CADD is a plus
  • Ability to specify portions of the engineering systems based on past experience
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • The ability to work nights and weekends as required to attend meetings or to meet demanding project schedules
  • Salary Range:
  • Starting at $115,000 annually

Benefits

Flexible Work EnvironmentPaid Parental LeaveMedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off + HolidaysVerdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vetDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedulePerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?


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