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TechServ Engineering · 1 day ago

Design Manager

TechServ Engineering & Consulting provides engineering, design, and consulting services to electric utilities across the United States. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Design Manager to lead engineering design teams supporting utility distribution and infrastructure programs.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering design organization of 80+ engineers, designers, coordinators, and technical staff
Build a high performing culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop employee goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide clear, actionable feedback
Support hiring, onboarding, training, succession planning, and professional development
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of electric utility engineering design projects
Ensure designs meet client standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements
Establish and maintain engineering workflows, standards, and SOPs
Partner with QA and technical leadership to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of deliverables
Develop and manage KPIs related to production, quality, schedule, and cost performance
Monitor workload, staffing capacity, and resource allocation across programs
Proactively identify risks, constraints, and performance gaps and implement corrective actions
Lead regular project and program reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Own financial performance for assigned programs, including budget tracking and P&L accountability
Ensure efficient utilization of engineering resources while meeting financial targets
Support estimating, forecasting, and cost control activities
Align engineering execution with contract requirements and client expectations
Serve as a senior point of contact for utility clients and internal leadership
Collaborate with project managers, operations, and business development teams
Communicate status, risks, and performance clearly and professionally

Qualification

Utility engineering designLeadershipProject managementBudget managementQuality controlOperational metricsProcess improvementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
10+ years of experience in electric utility engineering design or related utility infrastructure work
Proven experience managing large engineering or technical teams
Strong understanding of utility distribution and/or transmission design workflows
Demonstrated experience with production management, quality control, and operational metrics
Experience with budget management, forecasting, and P&L responsibility
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, multi program environment

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Utility distribution design, resiliency programs, or system hardening initiatives
Multi-client or portfolio level program management
Process improvement and operational scaling in engineering environments

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available if required.

Company

TechServ Engineering

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TechServ Consulting and Training, Ltd was established in November 1992.

H1B Sponsorship

TechServ Engineering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-06-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Randall Wisenbaker
Chief Executive Officer
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