Design Manager

Signal Energy is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our growing Engineering team. This critical role will coordinate and drive PV and BESS project engineering and design efforts between our clients, 3rd party consultants, vendors, and our internal Engineering, Procurement, and Solar Operations team members to ensure Issued for Construction (“IFC”) design packages are developed on time, on budget, in accordance with all specifications, and in alignment with our basis of budget.

About the role

Reports to: Principal Engineer. The Design Manager will ensure project success through exceptional organization, communication, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all engineering activities for multiple concurrent projects to ensure design deliverables are developed in accordance with all project requirements.
• Develop design-phase execution plans, monitor progress, and address deviations to minimize impacts.
• Ensure seamless integration of all design components, including civil, structural, electrical, SCADA, and high-voltage disciplines.
• Own client interface for all technical issues throughout the design phase, ensuring timely resolution of RFIs, comments, and potential change events.
• Facilitate vigorous design reviews by all stakeholders, ensuring all design aspects are thoroughly vetted, deficiencies are corrected, and comments are timely addressed.
• Track and drive implementation of value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor internal engineering hours relative to design progress and facilitate corrective action as necessary.
• Interface with AHJs to ensure complete and timely permit submittals.
• Provide leadership to and mentor junior team members.
• Support 3rd party consultant contracting efforts and build trusted partnerships.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned and best practices.
• Facilitate comprehensive and effective handover of designs and permits to the Solar Operations team.

Requirements

• Alignment with Signal Energy’s Core Principles.
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high-impact activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solver; ability to balance tactical and strategic decisions and drive open issues to closure.
• Operates with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations.
• Able to travel for meetings and site visits, up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ applicable industry experience in PV, HV, BESS, and/or SCADA design.
• Engineering or related technical degree.
• Project management experience, including complex, multi-disciplinary projects; EPC experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Office, MS Project, and/or P6.