Date Posted: 10/26/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 11/02/2026
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:
Benefits include 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; and short and long-term disability.
How to Apply:
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice:
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company's Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.
Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About the RoleThe 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 ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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
- Identify opportunities to expand services and improve delivery efficiency
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:
- 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.
