Distribution Section Manager

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee ownership

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR in Seattle, WA seeks a Distribution Section Manager to lead production operations, manage staff and drive project performance. You will coordinate with other sections, manage client relationships and contribute to marketing efforts for power delivery projects.

The role demands a strong background in engineering design, project leadership, and team development, with extensive experience in distribution design and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; electrical preferred.
• PE license required or preferred.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience with distribution design and planning studies.
• 10+ years total experience including project and staff management.
• Excellent client management & business development skills.
• Proven ability to recruit and grow a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production section operations including staff development and profitability.
• Serve as Project Manager and lead production on projects.
• Administer section staff and coordinate services with other sections.
• Participate in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Engage with industrial and public clients on marketing and production.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated via PM system.
• Implement and monitor company policy.
• Select, train and manage technical personnel.
• Develop multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with National Directors.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Staff management

Client management

Business development

Leadership

Networking

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

PMP or similar certification

Tools

CYMCAP

ETAP

EasyPower

PLS-CADD

Spida Calc

Pole Foreman

Polywater Pull Planner

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Distribution Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferably Electrical, but other degrees will be taken into consideration along with background and experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• A license/certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with industry software including: CYMCAP, ETAP, EasyPower, Polywater Pull Planner, PLS-CADD, Spida Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.
• 4+ years of distribution design experience including planning studies, coordination studies, wiring sizing, and a general understanding of constructability.
• 10+ years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience.
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• Self-driven and motivated individual who can network, generate new work, recruit, and grow a team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Spokane, WA}: $113,117 - $161,595 {Bellevue/Seattle, WA.}: $142,884 - $204,120

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Bellevue

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.