Electric Distribution Section Manager - Houston

Power the Future as an Electric Distribution Section Manager in Houston - Lead, Strengthen, and Advance Resilient Energy Systems

Are you a proven leader in electric distribution ready to guide teams through the evolving energy landscape? Do you excel at balancing technical excellence, client partnership, and people leadership while delivering resilient, futureready power solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Electric Distribution Section Manager to join our Electric Distribution Team in Houston, TX, where you'll lead project teams supporting grid modernization, system reliability, and energy transition initiatives. In this managementlevel role, you'll oversee complex distribution programs, mentor technical staff, and partner closely with clients to deliver solutions that strengthen communities and support a more resilient energy future.

Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to electric distribution projects from initial assessment through planning and design
• Collaborate with Electric Distribution team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
• Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical initiatives
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience required; minimum of 2 years of project management experience required
• Proven ability to manage project scope, budget, and schedule while balancing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• High-energy, results-oriented, strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
• Ability to inspire trust, build relationships, and foster collaboration across the organization
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• PMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferred

• Lead and grow a high performing Electric Distribution team, shaping technical direction, mentoring future leaders, and supporting career development
• Play a key role in advancing grid resiliency, reliability, and energy transition solutions for utilities and communities across the region
• Build your leadership career within a firm that values innovation, technical excellence, and responsibly improving the world we live in

Curious about the impactful work our Electric Distribution team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to grid resiliency and energy solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/grid-resiliency-energy-transition-solutions/.

$100,000 - $115,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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