Distribution Engineering Portfolio Manager
Black & Veatch
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Florida • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- Own and lead the distribution engineering function at a national level
- Act as the primary decision‑maker for distribution engineering delivery models, technical standards, and organizational structure
- Translate distribution strategy into executable engineering approaches, workforce plans, and capability roadmaps
- Design and implement scalable organizational structures and leadership layers to support continued growth
- Drive expansion of the distribution engineering organization through strategic hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and development of new talent
- Partner closely with the Distribution Grid Leader leadership to align engineering execution with business objectives
- Share responsibility for engineering‑related financial performance, including utilization, forecasting, and cost management
- Monitor performance trends and proactively adjust engineering strategy to support margin, efficiency, and growth goals
- Provide senior‑level oversight of distribution engineering programs and portfolios delivered across the United States
- Ensure effective coordination across disciplines, project teams, and enterprise stakeholders
- Represent distribution engineering capabilities in client engagements
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive experience in electrical distribution engineering and project delivery
- Extensive experience leading electrical distribution engineering teams supporting investor‑owned utilities on a national or regional basis
- Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations
- Prior experience in a senior engineering, technical or organizational leadership role in complex, multi-location environments
- Demonstrated success establishing organizational infrastructure, governance, and standardized engineering practices in fast‑growth environments
- Strong background in design services and EPC organizations, with prior exposure to P&L related responsibilities
- Deep technical expertise in electrical distribution systems
- Experience leading through multiple layers of leadership
- Strong executive‑level communication and client engagement skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license with NCEES Record
- Language fluency: English / Spanish a plus
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurances
- Disability and a robust wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- Performance-based bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical distribution engineeringproject deliverydesign servicesEPC organizationsP&L managementorganizational infrastructuregovernancestandardized engineering practicescapability roadmapsperformance monitoring
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationclient engagementstrategic hiringorganizational scalingteam coordinationfinancial performance managementproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseNCEES Record