Engineering Supervisor (Remote)

Engineering Supervisor (PE)

Lead High-Performing Engineering Teams. Deliver Critical Utility Infrastructure. Drive Business Growth.

We"re seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor (PE) to lead a talented distribution design team supporting utility and power infrastructure projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technical leader who is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support critical utility operations.

As the Engineering Supervisor, you"ll provide both technical and operational leadership, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. You"ll partner closely with customers, project teams, and company leadership while helping shape the future growth and success of the organization.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring engineers and designers, and want to make a lasting impact on both project delivery and team development, we"d love to hear from you.

What You"ll Do

Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, designers, and team leads engaged in utility distribution design projects.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee growth through performance evaluations, career development planning, and regular feedback.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, and team-building efforts.

Drive Project Success

• Oversee multiple engineering and design projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Develop, review, and communicate project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, resource constraints, and schedule challenges.
• Manage change orders and scope modifications to maintain project profitability and customer satisfaction.

Serve as a Trusted Customer Partner

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers on operational and project-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with customers to understand business needs and develop effective project solutions.
• Resolve issues related to project execution, staffing, invoicing, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate productive communication between customers, project teams, and company leadership.

Ensure Engineering Excellence

• Establish and maintain quality control standards for engineering deliverables and design services.
• Review project plans, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on utility distribution systems, electrical infrastructure, and engineering best practices.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance workflows, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present technical and operational reports to customers and leadership.

Manage Resources & Operations

• Allocate work across teams to maximize efficiency and workload balance.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Coordinate staffing and resource planning to meet project demands.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and customer-specific software to manage reporting, project tracking, and communication.
• Drive operational excellence within the department while supporting long-term business growth initiatives.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor"s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related ABET-accredited discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License or the ability and commitment to obtain one within an agreed-upon timeframe.

• 10+ years of experience managing utility, power distribution, or engineering design projects.

• 4+ years of leadership experience managing engineers, designers, or technical teams.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Utility distribution systems

• Power distribution design

• Electrical infrastructure

• Underground utility design

• Transformers and related utility equipment

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and blueprint interpretation.

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale utility engineering programs.
• Strong understanding of project financial management and forecasting.
• Experience implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD and design software platforms.
• Proven success building and developing high-performing technical teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $84.13 - $84.13/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.