Distribution Grid Director

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities.  
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

As the Distribution Grid Director, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing Black & Veatch’s Distribution Grid strategy during a period of rapid expansion. This role supports the Distribution Grid Leader by providing technical, operational and strategic leadership that strengthens delivery performance, improves processes and advances our long-term Distribution solution strategy.

This role partners closely with Engineering & Development Services (EDS) leadership to ensure alignment, consistent execution, and high‑quality delivery of Distribution programs and projects.  This position is intended for a senior technical and operational leader who can influence across a matrixed organization, drive strategic initiatives and enhance execution without direct engineering resource ownership.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a senior leader within the Distribution organization, supporting the Distribution Grid Leader in developing and executing the Distribution strategy.
• Provide technical and operational insight that strengthens decision-making, execution, and business performance across the Distribution portfolio.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes, training, onboarding, tools, and delivery frameworks that support operational excellence.
• Oversee execution performance of Distribution programs and projects in close partnership with EDS leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and delivery expectations.
• Collaborate with EDS, Project Management, PMO, and enterprise partners to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution across the Distribution business.
• Influence business growth by improving delivery models, scalability, and ways of working across distributed teams.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for complex issues, strategic initiatives, delivery risks, or key client discussions.
• Support business development through participation in proposals, client presentations, and pursuit strategies; represent Distribution at conferences, client workshops, and industry events.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Technology, Industrial & Governments (TIG) group supports clients across fast‑growing, technology‑driven markets, including advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, data centers, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, and distributed infrastructure.

The Distribution Grid Director works closely with Distribution Grid leadership, EDS leaders, project delivery teams, and enterprise partners to strengthen Distribution execution, processes and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Leadership & Business Enablement

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Distribution strategy by bringing strong technical and operational insight to strategic discussions.
• Lead strategic initiatives that advance the Distribution business, improve ways of working, and enable scalable growth.
• Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and improvements, influencing direction-setting with data-driven insights and expertise.

Execution Oversight & Operational Excellence

• Provide leadership and guidance across Distribution program and project execution, ensuring delivery excellence in close partnership with EDS.
• Drive efforts that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency across Distribution delivery models, processes, and workflows.
• Monitor performance trends, identify systemic issues, and influence cross-functional corrective actions that improve delivery outcomes.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Technical Advisory

• Build strong partnerships with EDS, Project Management, PMO, and enterprise teams to ensure coordinated, high-performing execution across the business.
• Serve as a senior technical leader and advisor on complex issues, major programs, and strategic client engagements.
• Champion best practices, lead cross-functional improvement efforts, and represent the Distribution organization in enterprise-level initiatives.
• Partner with Sales and Client Account Managers to shape pursuit strategies, technical approaches, and delivery models for key opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in electric distribution engineering, utility operations, EPC/design services, or large-scale distribution program execution.
• Experience working in or leading large, complex distribution teams at a regional or national level, with exposure to utility programs, major portfolios, or multi-site delivery environments.
• Proven ability to shape delivery approaches, staffing models, training programs, and onboarding processes based on prior experience supporting large-scale distribution efforts.
• Background in design services, EPC environments, or multidisciplinary delivery models, with familiarity supporting or influencing P&L outcomes for engineering or project portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, mentoring leaders, or managing through multiple layers of supervision, with the ability to grow into future people-leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of distribution engineering practices, standards, risks, and technical delivery methods, enabling effective advisory input and execution oversight.
• Experience driving process improvement, quality enhancement, or operational excellence efforts within engineering or project delivery organizations.
• Proven effectiveness influencing outcomes in matrixed environments, working collaboratively with engineering leaders, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent executive-level communication and client-facing skills, with experience participating in proposals, strategic pursuits, client presentations, and industry-facing engagements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• English required; Spanish proficiency a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites

Salary Plan

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