Manager, Engineering - Central

United Utility Services; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

United Utility Services in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Manager, Distribution Engineering to lead electric distribution engineering, oversee design deliverables, and drive client delivery across the Central Region. Hybrid work model with up to 15% travel; reports to the VP of Engineering.

The role emphasizes mentoring supervisors and engineers, enforcing safety and QA/QC, and aligning with IOU utilities in Texas to grow design work and reliability programs while maintaining operational discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent distribution engineering experience.
• PE license preferred; equivalent distribution engineering experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of electric distribution engineering and design deliverables.
• Mentor and develop supervisors, engineers, and field staff to strengthen leadership and technical depth.
• Enforce design standards, QA/QC processes, and safety expectations.
• Foster a strong team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support client relationships and reliable service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license preferred

Job description

About Us Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The salary for this position is $170,000.00-$190,000.00 yearly. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays
• short and long-term disability

About The Role

The Manager, Distribution Engineering is a key leadership role responsible for technical oversight, team leadership, client delivery, and operational excellence across the Central Region. This role balances hands‑on engineering leadership with people development, client engagement, and support of business growth initiatives. The Central region is aligning with our Clients OPCOs and as such this role will primarily support IOU utilities in Texas. The Manager will oversee distribution engineering operations in The Woodlands (TX) office and serve as a core leader within the Central Region. Until a Director of Central Engineering is hired, this role will report directly to the VP of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership, Design Oversight & Talent Development (50%)

• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of electric distribution engineering and design deliverables
• Mentor and develop supervisors, engineers, and field staff to strengthen leadership capability and technical depth
• Enforce design standards, QA/QC processes, and safety expectations
• Foster a strong team culture focused on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Client Engagement & Service Delivery (25%)

• Support client relationships, ensuring reliable service delivery
• Partner with leadership to scale programs, staffing, and execution across the region
• Monitor contract performance, schedules, and delivery risk

Business Development & Growth (15%)

• Support expansion of design work, including reliability and revenue-driven initiatives
• Contribute operational and technical input to pursuits, estimates, and client discussions

Organizational & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Drive improvements in processes, policies, and delivery workflows
• Support operational discipline tied to utilization, resourcing, and cost awareness
• Strengthen business acumen and administrative rigor within the team

Business Development Focus

• Growth Areas:
  • Central US Electric Utilities
  • Hardening/Resiliency programs
  • Reliability programs
  • Revenue‑generating distribution initiatives

Key Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering background strongly preferred; equivalent distribution engineering experience will be considered
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; equivalent distribution engineering experience will be considered
• Prior experience leading engineering teams within utility distribution, EPC, or consulting environments
• Strong understanding of electric distribution systems, utility standards, and safety requirements
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers and supervisors
• Client‑focused mindset with growing business acumen
• Effective communicator with the ability to balance technical detail and leadership decision‑making

Location & Travel

• Primary Locations: The Woodlands, TX
• Work Model: Hybrid available; remote considered only for exceptional candidates
• Travel: Approximately 15%, dependent on location and client needs

Regional Scope & Leadership

• Region: Central
• Offices Overseen:
  • The Woodlands, TX
• Reporting Structure:
  • Reports directly to the VP of Engineering (until Director, Central is hired)
• Direct Reports:
  • Design Supervisor (TX)
  • Field Engineers (TX)
  • Project Managers (TX)

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?” For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.