Signal Energy · 4 hours ago
Design Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSignal Energy is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their growing Engineering team. This role will coordinate and drive PV and BESS project engineering and design efforts, ensuring design packages are developed on time and within budget while fostering communication and collaboration among various stakeholders.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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%
Preferred
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
Company
Signal Energy
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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