Distribution Engineering Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a Group Leader on Olsson's Energy Distribution team, you will lead a dynamic group of professionals focused on delivering innovative and reliable distribution solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in people leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning, and who enjoys being client-facing and connecting technical work to broader team goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and technical staff, fostering growth across all experience levels.
• Cultivate a culture of open communication, trust, and alignment with the Energy Distribution team's vision.
• Oversee project execution and quality control to ensure successful delivery of distribution projects.
• Monitor group performance, employee utilization, and workload to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance efficiency.
• Guide process flow development and resource planning to support operational excellence.
• Serve as a client-facing leader, building strong relationships and ensuring client needs are met with professionalism and technical expertise.
• Help team members connect their daily work to the broader goals of the Energy Distribution team and the organization.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture, or a related field is preferred. An associate degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• At least four years of experience supervising technical personnel, with a proven ability to lead through others and support teams across varying levels of experience.
• 8+ years of technical experience in electrical distribution systems.
• Strong background in process development and resource planning.
• Proficiency in Visio and MS Project, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to connect with all levels of an organization and foster a transparent, collaborative environment.

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$144,000—$198,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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