Distribution Engineering Supervisor - Westwood Professional Services

OpenTalent; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking an Engineering Supervisor, Power Distribution to lead a team of engineers and technical designers in developing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and deliverables for distribution customers. The role will supervise staff, manage schedules and resources, and ensure compliance with client procedures, design standards, and safety codes.

It also involves mentoring, performance evaluations, and collaboration with substation, transmission, and renewable energy design

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and safety codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage engineering teams and staff in producing utility designs, cost estimates, and customer deliverables.
• Coordinate project planning, resource allocation, and daily activities across multiple projects.
• Review designs and documentation for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaboration, provide performance feedback, and drive continuous improvement within the team.

Job description

The Engineering Supervisor, Power Distribution is responsible for supervising a staff of technical designers and engineers engaged in the development of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and technical deliverables for distribution customers. This role manages and evaluates the performance of assigned technical staff, proactively addresses work quality issues, and ensures full compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and applicable safety codes.

This role oversees project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple concurrent assignments - coordinating resources, reviewing and approving engineering work products, and serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. The Engineering Supervisor fosters a collaborative, high-performing team environment through active mentoring, clear performance expectations, and a commitment to continuous improvement. At times, this role will collaborate closely with engineers performing substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communications design, and will perform the duties of the Distribution Engineering Manager in the manager's absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage engineering teams, providing guidance and support to technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage schedules and assign technical staff to projects and daily work activities.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting teamwork, communication, and continuous learning through mentoring and instruction in technical engineering principles and governing electrical and safety codes.
• Instruct technical staff in the use of computer systems and software, tools and equipment, and company-owned vehicles as applicable.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Coordinate resources and activities across multiple projects to achieve organizational objectives.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and documentation created by technical staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive, timely feedback to technical staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, communicating project status, risks, and technical insights effectively and professionally.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and seek out opportunities with prospective clients.
• Report monthly KPIs to appropriate stakeholders with accuracy and confidence.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of project designs, change orders, and technical staff development activities.
• Drive initiatives for process improvement and efficiency within the engineering team.