Office Based)

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Lakewood, CO

26d•$200,000 - $240,000•Remote

About The Position

Tetra Tech is expanding its Power Delivery services and is adding an experienced Design Manager - Power Delivery Engineering to support our established and growing programs across renewable energy, commercial energy, and high-voltage transmission projects. This role provides the opportunity to lead technical teams, support strategic growth, and influence the success of major energy projects across North America. At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy. The Design Manager will provide senior-level oversight of substation, transmission, distribution, and related electrical engineering design projects. This role functions as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting project managers, mentoring technical staff, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in power delivery engineering and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.