Distribution Department Group Leader

Welcome to Verdantas where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas were 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 2000 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 dont 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

What Youll Do:

• 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.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors 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 $115000 annually

Benefits: