Head of Distribution Engineering

LUMA Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to supervise NPC, DG, substations, and certification processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and service reliability. You will coach engineers, drive improvements, manage budgets, and coordinate across groups.

Requires ABET-accredited degree and PE license, with at least 8 years in engineering and 2+ years leading teams; travel around 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university (preferred).
• 8 years’ relevant engineering experience with 2+ years leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises NPC, DG, substation, and certification processes to ensure regulatory compliance and service reliability.
• Manages day-to-day team operations, priorities, and staff development.
• Guides engineers with coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Technical Problem Solving

Strategic Process Improvement

Collaboration & Communication

Budget & Resource Oversight

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to supervise NPC, DG, substations, and certification processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and service reliability. You will coach engineers, drive improvements, manage budgets, and coordinate across groups.

Requires ABET-accredited degree and PE license, with at least 8 years in engineering and 2+ years leading teams; travel around 40% is expected.