Distribution Group Leader

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

Salary Range:

Starting at $130,000 annually

Benefits: