Manager, Engineering

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 $-$ yearly. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location:

The Woodlands, TX

• 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

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

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.

• 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

• Partner with leadership to scale programs, staffing, and execution across the region
• Monitor contract performance, schedules, and delivery risk

• 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

• 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

• Growth Areas:
• Central US Electric Utilities
• Reliability programs

• 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…