Director, Electric Distribution Engineering

MRINetwork; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MRINetwork is seeking an Electric Distribution Practice Lead to oversee the client's Power Distribution Engineering Practice. You will be recognized as a thought leader, driving growth strategy, hiring, and leveraging capabilities for project delivery.

This is a senior consulting role demanding technical depth and strong business acumen. Responsibilities include pursuing clients, shaping offerings, and managing large teams across projects, with emphasis on efficiency and client value delivery.

Qualifications

• BSEE or similar required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred; PMP a plus.
• 10+ years in electric utility distribution with consulting experience.
• Experience tailoring offerings to create customer value and lower engagement costs.
• Demonstrated leadership managing large, diverse teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication; client facing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client pursuit, sales, and developing a book of business.
• Independently plan, pursue, and track industry trends.
• Report on client development status and progress.
• Interface with engineering management and project execution matters.
• Work with internal staff and external candidates to develop a technical team.
• Manage budgets and schedules for all workflow to the team.
• Directly manage supervisors of teams in department.
• Drive business processes with clients and internal teams for efficiency.
• Resolve disagreements between client and internal teams on processes.
• Oversee personnel issues from hiring to performance reviews.
• Utilize MS Office and client-specific software to complete tasks.
• Drive training of team through supervisors and internal programs.
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Power systems

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Team management

Communication

Education

BSEE

Licensed PE

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Project management tools

Job description

MRINetwork is seeking an Electric Distribution Practice Lead to oversee the client's Power Distribution Engineering Practice. You will be recognized as a thought leader, driving growth strategy, hiring, and leveraging capabilities for project delivery.

This is a senior consulting role demanding technical depth and strong business acumen. Responsibilities include pursuing clients, shaping offerings, and managing large teams across projects, with emphasis on efficiency and client value delivery.