Design Manager

Overview

Manage PV & BESS project design, coordinating engineering, clients, vendors to deliver IFC packages.

Key Responsibilities

• permit submittal
• value engineering
• design coordination
• systems integration
• design handover
• client interface

Tasks

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

Requirements

• engineering degree
• project management
• procore
• ms project
• pv design
• 3 years

What You Bring

-Creative problem solver; ability to balance tactical and strategic decisions and drive open issues to closure. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -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 -Alignment with Signal Energy’s Core Principles. -Operates with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations. -Able to travel for meetings and site visits, up to 15%. -Minimum 3 years’ applicable industry experience in PV, HV, BESS and/or SCADA design -Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high impact activities.

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About Signal Energy

-Began as a wind-industry contractor, expanding to include solar and battery storage EPC services globally. -Operates from Chattanooga, TN, delivering thousands of megawatts of renewable energy across North America and Australia. -Offers comprehensive EPC/BOP services, covering foundations, civil works, high-voltage substations, and collection systems. -Known for combining technical creativity with rapid commercial execution. -Financially stable and recognized among top solar EPC firms. -Portfolio includes wind turbine installations, transmission infrastructure, and large battery storage systems. -A reputation for self-performance, high-voltage expertise, and bold project sizes enhances their market presence.

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