Electric Distribution Director, Energy

Halff Associates, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

401(k) plan

Paid time off

ESOP

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. seeks an Electric Distribution Director in Houston, TX to lead growth and delivery of our distribution projects across Houston and South Texas. This role emphasizes strategic development, client relationship management, and building a high-performing engineering team.

Responsibilities include leading design and execution of overhead/underground systems, advancing utility modernization, and coordinating with transmission and substation teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years of experience in electric utility engineering, design, operations, or consulting.
• 10+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Proven experience leading electric distribution projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility standards, NESC, NEC, ERCOT market considerations, and utility design practices.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue growth.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, contracts, and project financial performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Texas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and growth of Halff's Electric Distribution business across Houston and South Texas.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, designers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Develop and execute market growth strategies targeting electric cooperatives, municipalities, investor-owned utilities, and other power delivery clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and senior client contact for key utility accounts.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through relationship development, networking, and proposal leadership.
• Establish annual growth plans, revenue targets, staffing strategies, and operational objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of distribution projects, ensuring quality, profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of overhead and underground electric distribution systems, system hardening projects, reliability improvements, relocations, reconductoring efforts, and utility modernization programs.
• Collaborate with leadership across transmission, substation, and power system planning disciplines to develop integrated client solutions.
• Support recruiting efforts, workforce planning, and succession planning within the Energy practice.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Halff at industry conferences, trade associations, and utility events throughout Texas.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Team building

Travel readiness

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Asset management systems

Utility design software

Job description

Electric Distribution Director, Energy, Houston, TX

As our Energy practice continues to expand across Texas, Halff is seeking a Director of Distribution (PE) to lead the strategic growth, operational excellence, and technical delivery of our electric distribution business throughout Houston and South Texas. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned industry professional who excels at building teams, developing client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering successful utility infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electric distribution engineering and operations, a strong understanding of utility systems, and a proven track record of leading teams, managing client accounts, and growing a successful practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Halff's electric distribution services while building a premier distribution team in one of the fastest-growing utility markets in the country.

What you will do:

• Lead the strategic development and growth of Halff's Electric Distribution business across Houston and South Texas.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, designers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Develop and execute market growth strategies targeting electric cooperatives, municipalities, investor-owned utilities, and other power delivery clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and senior client contact for key utility accounts.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through relationship development, networking, and proposal leadership.
• Establish annual growth plans, revenue targets, staffing strategies, and operational objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of distribution projects, ensuring quality, profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of overhead and underground electric distribution systems, system hardening projects, reliability improvements, relocations, reconductoring efforts, and utility modernization programs.
• Collaborate with leadership across transmission, substation, and power system planning disciplines to develop integrated client solutions.
• Support recruiting efforts, workforce planning, and succession planning within the Energy practice.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Halff at industry conferences, trade associations, and utility events throughout Texas.

What you will need:

• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years of experience in electric utility engineering, design, operations, or consulting.
• 10+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Proven experience leading electric distribution projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility standards, NESC, NEC, ERCOT market considerations, and utility design practices.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue growth.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, contracts, and project financial performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Texas as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving electric cooperatives, municipalities, and investor-owned utilities.
• Established relationships with utility clients in Houston and South Texas.
• Experience leading multi-office or regional utility engineering teams.
• Familiarity with GIS, utility asset management systems, and utility design software platforms.
• MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:

• More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
• We take a collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients.
• Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
• Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.

Learn more about Halff's Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

The Halff Electric Distribution Services:

• Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering
• Distribution system analysis
• Voltage conversions
• Roadway-related relocations
• State, federal, and local permitting
• Standards development

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (required)

10 years: Leadership, management, or supervisory experience (required)

15 years: Experience in electric utility engineering, design, operations, or consulting (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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