Manager of Distribution Design Services

About Utility Solutions Corporation Utility Solutions Corporation (USC) is an established engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical distribution design and utility infrastructure services. Founded in 1998, USC provides engineering and technical services to electrical utilities and infrastructure clients throughout Ontario. We are seeking an experienced Manager of Distribution Design Services to lead our design department and contribute to the company's continued growth and success. Position Summary The Manager of Distribution Design Services will provide leadership, direction, and oversight for USC's electrical distribution design operations. The department is responsible for preparing electric utility distribution engineering designs from conceptual development through 30%, 60%, 90%, and Issued for Construction (IFC) stages. The successful candidate will lead a team of up to 40 or more technical staff, providing overall direction, leadership, and operational oversight to ensure that all distribution design services, field activities, and associated project deliverables are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable quality standards, budgetary targets, and project schedules. Projects involve low-voltage and high-voltage distribution systems up to 44 kV, including overhead lines, underground cabling, duct banks, cable chambers, vaults, switching and protection equipment, street lighting, and associated infrastructure. The Manager will be accountable for departmental performance, including staff leadership, technical quality, project delivery, budgets, schedules, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The responsibilities outlined below represent departmental functions that the Manager will direct, oversee, and coordinate. The Manager will retain direct accountability for personnel management, departmental performance, operational improvements, and assigned corporate initiatives. As a member of USC's Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with company leadership to achieve corporate objectives, implement strategic initiatives, and promote positive organizational change. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and People Management Lead and manage project managers, design team leads, designers, and technical staff. Direct staffing decisions, including recruitment, hiring, termination, overseeing staff, performance management, professional development, disciplinary matters, and personnel decisions. Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and maintain a positive and productive work environment. Plan staffing requirements, allocate resources, and develop technical and managerial capabilities within the department. Engineering Design and Technical Oversight Oversee the delivery of electrical distribution designs from conceptual engineering through IFC drawings. Ensure designs comply with applicable utility construction and material standards, client specifications, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements. Direct design quality assurance, technical reviews, constructability assessments, and resolution of engineering issues. Ensure appropriate coordination of field investigations, data collection, design development, and construction support. Project and Financial Management Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, schedules, scopes, and quality expectations. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, labour utilization, and departmental productivity. Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective measures. Maintain accountability for departmental financial performance, operational efficiency, and profitability. Client and Stakeholder Coordination Oversee coordination with electrical utilities, municipalities, Metrolinx, Hydro One, the Ministry of Transportation, conservation authorities, and other external utilities and agencies. Ensure designs satisfy applicable permitting, approval, municipa…

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