Director, Distribution Engineering (East Region)

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.

About The Role

The Director, Distribution Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for technical excellence, operational performance, client engagement, and growth across the East Region distribution engineering portfolio. This position provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for electric distribution design programs, develops high‑performing engineering leaders, strengthens culture, and expands relationships with regulated utility clients.

The Director balances technical oversight with business leadership, contributing directly to client success, regional growth, and organizational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership, Design Oversight & Talent Development

• Provide senior‑level oversight of electric distribution engineering and design deliverables across multiple utility programs
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering managers, technical leads, and senior engineers
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes
• Build and sustain a leadership culture centered on accountability, safety, technical rigor, and continuous development
  
  

Client Engagement & Service Delivery

• Serve as a senior point of contact and trusted advisor for key utility clients
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery that supports scalability and long‑term partnerships
• Oversee contract execution, staffing strategies, scope management, and delivery risk
  
  

Business Development & Growth

• Support the pursuit and expansion of new utility clients, programs, and service offerings
• Partner with senior leadership on regional growth strategies and revenue diversification
• Contribute technical and operational leadership to proposals, interviews, and client presentations
  
  

Organizational & Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement efforts across engineering processes, policies, and delivery models
• Support P&L performance through effective staffing, utilization, and cost management
• Strengthen business acumen within engineering teams by linking technical decisions to financial outcomes
• Improve administrative systems, reporting, and governance to support scalable growth
  
  

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering background strongly preferred; candidates with significant relevant distribution engineering experience will be seriously considered
• Minimum of Bachelors Degree- preferably in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Proven leadership experience within utility distribution engineering, EPC, or consulting environments
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑office teams and managing utility client relationships
• Strong understanding of electric distribution systems, regulatory environments, and safety requirements
• Ability to balance deep technical expertise with strategic, financial, and organizational leadership
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and relationship‑building skills
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in electric distribution engineering within utility, EPC, or consulting environments
• 7 years of senior leadership experience overseeing managers, senior engineers, and multi‑office or regional teams