Tetra Tech · 1 month ago
Design Manager – Power Delivery Engineering (Remote/Hybrid/Office Based)
Tetra Tech is expanding its Power Delivery services and is looking for an experienced Design Manager – Power Delivery Engineering to lead technical teams and support major energy projects across North America. The role involves providing senior-level oversight of various electrical engineering design projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight and strategic input for renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), thermal energy, high-voltage, substation, and transmission line projects
Act in responsible charge for engineering deliverables as a Subject Matter Expert
Support and guide substation and distribution engineering teams across multiple Operating Units
Lead technical review to mitigate project risk and support PMs when technical issues arise
Conceptualize complex engineering designs and solutions
Conduct due diligence reviews of engineering documents (studies, reports, drawings) prepared by others
Support client coordination, workload planning, and delegation of technical tasks
Lead technical aspects for proposals, including scope development and labor hour estimating
Collaborate with Global Energy Initiative and Operations leadership on project execution
Train and mentor engineering and technical staff
Deliver grounding SME support and CDEGS training
Support quality improvements and training initiatives with Lead Office Engineers and Discipline Leads
Assist hiring managers with resume screening, technical interviews, and candidate evaluations
Travel up to 10% as needed
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline-specific knowledge and awareness
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
B.S.in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 15 years of power delivery engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong data management, QA/QC, analytical, and technical skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities
Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
Preferred
Knowledge of local, state and federal permitting process and integration with engineering process for utility scale energy projects
Experience and willingness to support business development which may include preparing/reviewing presentations and participating in client meetings (in person or virtually)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Supervisory experience
Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc
Experience with construction coordination platforms such as Procore, Construction Cloud, etc
Master's degree in business, engineering, or closely aligned degree
Experience with any of the following: data center power generation/integration, decommissioning and reclamation plans, cost estimating for construction/decommissioning, EMF, financial modelling, construction monitoring, condition assessments, Owner's Engineering, or Independent Engineering
Benefits
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
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