Distribution Group Leader

Corporate Relations — IIT Delhi

Distribution Group Leader overseeing engineering teams, optimizing resources, and managing projects for sustainable solutions in environmental consulting. Leading collaboration and ensuring compliance in utilities engineering.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementResource OptimizationUtilization AnalysisBudget ManagementDesign Standards ComplianceEngineering System SpecificationQA/QC Program AdherenceProposal PreparationFinancial TrackingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License