Distribution Engineering Portfolio Manager

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 113145

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : Yes

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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.

As the Distribution Engineering Portfolio Manager
, you will own and evolve the nationwide distribution engineering capability, playing a critical role in the growth and maturation of Black & Veatch’s distribution business during a period of rapid expansion. This position extends beyond traditional engineering management and is focused on building, scaling, and maturing the technical organization, infrastructure, and leadership model required to support increasing client demand across the United States.

In this role, you will own the technical vision and execution approach for distribution engineering and partner closely with the Distribution Grid Leader to support and enable the overall distribution strategy, delivery models, and long term growth objectives. The role requires a leader who can build sustainable engineering infrastructure, develop talent, and leverage enterprise resources while maintaining clear accountability for engineering execution and quality.

This position is intended for a senior engineering leader who thrives in fast growth environments and is motivated by building and scaling engineering organizations in close collaboration with business leadership.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and scale a nationwide distribution engineering organization supporting clients across the United States
• Own the technical vision and execution strategy for distribution engineering, aligned with and enabling the broader distribution business strategy
• Serve as the Portfolio Manager counterpart to the Distribution Grid Leader, jointly shaping how distribution engineering capabilities evolve to support future growth
• Partner closely with Project Management leadership to align engineering execution, resourcing, and delivery outcomes
• Partners with the Distribution Grid Leader to influence key P&L outcomes by driving utilization, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth across the national distribution portfolio.
• Establish and sustain consistent engineering quality, standards, and best practices across distribution projects and programs

Black & Veatch’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial 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 Engineering Portfolio Manager works closely with distribution grid leadership, project delivery teams, and enterprise functional partners to align engineering capability with market demand, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

• Own and lead the distribution engineering function at a national level, ensuring consistent application of engineering standards, quality…