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Distribution Engineering Manager

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KDM Engineering

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United States, Chicago

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IT - Administration

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Job Description:

The Engineering Manager will manage any of the KDM Power Utility clients. This position will help expand current engineering work with our existing clients and help establish new business in additional departments all while managing multiple project managers and processes. This individual will need to be open-minded, innovative, and determined to create growth within our organization.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop plans and processes for business development with the client
  • Guide technical activities of assigned programs within the utility client, including internal scheduling, planning, budgeting, and managing personnel
  • High-level monitoring of work product to ensure compliance with industry standards, company practices, and customer specifications
  • Must possess sufficient knowledge of programs in order to identify problems, provide guidance to managers, and be sure the work product fulfills requirements
  • Manage multiple engineering departments and clients at the same time
  • Manage customer relationships and attend high level client events including but not limited to, quarterly KPI meetings, department related meetings, EOC meetings, etc.
  • Assist with development and mentoring of the PM team
  • Determine office specific changes which may include determination of new hires and terminations
  • Train, support, and develop team members
  • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Pursue opportunities to both lead by example and foster the talent of high performing team members
  • Prioritization and streamlining of tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • This position involves a high level of organization and the ability to multitask competing priorities

Requirements:

  • BS Electrical Engineering required, advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in the Utility Sector
  • Experience managing and mentoring project management staff
  • Minimum of 15 years of project management experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of senior project management experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of department management experience
  • Ability to manage business and technical resources
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Must be open minded, creative and confident
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Must be open to local travel
  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
What we offer:
  • Positive team environment
  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
  • Paid time-off
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer leave
  • Performance bonuses
  • HSA
  • Transit program
  • Parental and maternity leave
  • Supportive management
  • Professional development assistance
  • team-building outings
  • Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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