Electric Distribution Director – Houston Growth Leader

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

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.