Black & Veatch

Distribution Grid Director

Black & Veatch

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a senior leader within the Distribution organization, supporting the Distribution Grid Leader in developing and executing the Distribution strategy.
  • Provide technical and operational insight that strengthens decision-making, execution, and business performance across the Distribution portfolio.
  • Lead initiatives to improve processes, training, onboarding, tools, and delivery frameworks that support operational excellence.
  • Oversee execution performance of Distribution programs and projects in close partnership with EDS leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and delivery expectations.
  • Collaborate with EDS, Project Management, PMO, and enterprise partners to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution across the Distribution business.
  • Influence business growth by improving delivery models, scalability, and ways of working across distributed teams.
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor for complex issues, strategic initiatives, delivery risks, or key client discussions.
  • Support business development through participation in proposals, client presentations, and pursuit strategies; represent Distribution at conferences, client workshops, and industry events.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in electric distribution engineering, utility operations, EPC/design services, or large-scale distribution program execution.
  • Experience working in or leading large, complex distribution teams at a regional or national level, with exposure to utility programs, major portfolios, or multi-site delivery environments.
  • Proven ability to shape delivery approaches, staffing models, training programs, and onboarding processes based on prior experience supporting large-scale distribution efforts.
  • Background in design services, EPC environments, or multidisciplinary delivery models, with familiarity supporting or influencing P&L outcomes for engineering or project portfolios.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams, mentoring leaders, or managing through multiple layers of supervision, with the ability to grow into future people-leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of distribution engineering practices, standards, risks, and technical delivery methods, enabling effective advisory input and execution oversight.
  • Experience driving process improvement, quality enhancement, or operational excellence efforts within engineering or project delivery organizations.
  • Proven effectiveness influencing outcomes in matrixed environments, working collaboratively with engineering leaders, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Excellent executive-level communication and client-facing skills, with experience participating in proposals, strategic pursuits, client presentations, and industry-facing engagements.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
  • English required; Spanish proficiency a plus.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
  • tuition reimbursement
  • vendor discounts
  • employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
electric distribution engineeringutility operationsEPC design serviceslarge-scale distribution program executionprocess improvementquality enhancementoperational excellencedistribution engineering practicestechnical delivery methodsstaffing models
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationinfluencing outcomesexecutive-level communicationclient-facing skillsdecision-makingtraining program developmentonboarding processesstrategic thinking
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license