Manager, Distribution Design Engineering

K&A Engineering Consulting – White Plains, NY is a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection, and collaboration, and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. Our company has earned its reputation through challenging work, uncompromising precision and continuous learning and adapting. 

We strongly believe in building long lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. We love what we do, and our goal is to have the happiest clients and employees in the industry. We deliver a reliable and innovative range of services for dozens of projects around the country. The company’s team members are passionate about engineering, infrastructure, and design, and understand our clients’ business needs and objectives.

Due to company growth, we are actively seeking an additional Manager, Distribution Designto join our Engineering Team's efforts. 

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to Distribution Design Engineering team
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of electrical power Distribution Design in overhead and underground utility
• Provide technical leadership in complex projects or processes that have a wide impact on the business
• Manage the design and work process between the customer, contractors, utilities, and others involved in the process
• Review quality and accuracy of field notes and designs and work with Engineers, Field Engineering Representatives, construction supervisors, and field employees to resolve issues identified.
• Providing expert guidance and support to develop a team that is continually growing through training, support, and the needed growth capabilities
• Promoting a culture of “can do attitude” and “say do” ratio with project deadline and quality across the team
• Work with QA/QC engineer to ensure processes and execute procedures to ensure safety is number one priority.
• Provide engineering support to team to ensure execution of all assigned work
• Establish and manage the goals and objectives for completing projects and utility program work while achieving proper utilization of personnel
• Develop and support team in both technical and behavioral competencies
• Continuously work with the Talent Acquisition team to help a build a strong candidate pipeline

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Power Systems is required.
• 8+ years of experience in related to distribution power delivery field, and a minimum of 3+ years of managing and leading a team
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC