Manager, Distribution Engineering (West Region)

About Us


Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions - built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand - fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.


Location: Various Project Sites

The salary range for this position is $175,000-$190,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.

How to Apply:
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About the Role

The Manager, Distribution Engineering role will be based in Colorado and is responsible for leading day-to-day distribution engineering operations, ensuring quality delivery, supporting client needs, and developing engineering staff within the assigned market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of electric distribution engineering and design deliverables
• Mentor and develop supervisors, engineers, and field staff to strengthen leadership capability and technical depth
• Enforce design standards, QA/QC processes, and safety expectations
• Foster a strong team culture focused on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Client Engagement & Service Delivery

• Support client relationships, ensuring reliable service delivery
• Partner with leadership to scale programs, staffing, and execution across the region
• Monitor contract performance, schedules, and delivery risk

Business Development & Growth

• Support expansion of design work, including reliability and revenue-driven initiatives
• Contribute operational and technical input to pursuits, estimates, and client discussions
• Identify opportunities to expand services and improve delivery efficiency

Organizational & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in processes, policies, and delivery workflows
• Support operational discipline tied to utilization, resourcing, and cost awareness
• Strengthen business acumen and administrative rigor within the team

Business Development Focus

• Growth Areas:
• Central US Electric Utilities
• Hardening/Resiliency programs
• Reliability programs
• Revenue-generating distribution initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; equivalent distribution engineering experience will be considered
• Prior experience leading engineering teams within utility distribution, EPC, or consulting environments
• Strong understanding of electric distribution systems, utility standards, and safety requirements
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers and supervisors
• Client-focused mindset with growing business acumen
• Effective communicator with the ability to balance technical detail and leadership decision-making
• Minimum: 8-12 years total relevant experience
• With at least 3-5 years in a leadership or people-management role

Application Deadline:

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information:

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"Are you currently employed by the Company?"

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

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